Cupric Chloride Anhydrous, Copper Chloride dihydrate, Copper Chloride, Chloro Copper, 7447-39-4, 7758-89-6, 75763-85-8

Cupric Chloride Anhydrous, Copper Chloride dihydrate, Copper Chloride, Chloro Copper, 7447-39-4, 7758-89-6, 75763-85-8

📑 Chemical Profile – Cupric Chloride Anhydrous / Copper Chloride / Chloro Copper

1. General Information

• CAS Numbers:

  • 7447-39-4 → Copper(II) chloride, anhydrous

  • 7758-89-6 → Copper(II) chloride dihydrate

  • 75763-85-8 → Copper chloride (general listing, synonym group)

• Chemical Formula: CuCl₂

• Molecular Weight: 134.45 g/mol (anhydrous)

• EC Number: 231-210-2

• Packaging Types: 25 kg bags, drums, laboratory bottles

2. Technical Properties

• Form:

  • Anhydrous: Brownish-yellow crystalline solid

  • Dihydrate: Blue-green crystalline solid

• Purity: ≥98% (industrial), ≥99% (analytical)

• Melting Point: 498 °C (anhydrous)

• Boiling Point: 993 °C

• Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol; hygroscopic

3. Detailed Applications

• Textile dyeing and printing (mordant, pigment precursor)

• Catalyst in organic synthesis (chlorination, oxidation reactions)

• Wood preservative formulations

• Petrochemical catalysts

• Laboratory reagent

4. Production Method / Sources

• Direct chlorination of copper metal

• Dissolution of copper oxide/hydroxide in hydrochloric acid

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes

• REACH registration required for EU trade

• CLP/GHS hazardous classification

7. Other Names

• International: Copper(II) chloride, Cupric chloride

• Synonyms: Copper chloride, Chloro copper, Küprik klorür

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Copper sulfate (CuSO₄) – widely used in agriculture

• Iron(III) chloride (FeCl₃) – water treatment coagulant

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registered substance

• ISO: Analytical reagent standards

• Import/Export: Controlled due to hazardous classification

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ☠️ GHS06 (Toxic), ⚠️ GHS07 (Irritant), 🌱 GHS09 (Environmental hazard)

• Hazards: Toxic if ingested/inhaled, corrosive to skin and eyes

• Storage: Airtight, moisture-free containers

• Transport: Classified as hazardous material

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, respirator

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 kg bags, drums, laboratory bottles

• Main Producer Countries: China, India, Europe

• Brands: Merck, Sigma-Aldrich, Alfa Aesar

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: ≥98–99%

• Forms: Anhydrous (brownish-yellow), dihydrate (blue-green)

• Tests: ICP-MS (trace metals), titration (chloride content), XRD (crystal structure)

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Toxic to aquatic organisms

• Waste management: Neutralization before disposal

• Copper recovery possible from electronic waste

14. Visual Support

• GHS pictograms (Toxic, Irritant, Environmental hazard)

• Packaging visuals (bags, drums, bottles)

• Sector suitability table