Zinc-copper couple, Copper content typically ca 1-4%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Zinc-copper couple is used in the Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation reaction, Reformatsky reaction. It is used as a chemical for the selective, stereospecific reduction of alkynes to cis-alkenes. It is used in for deiodination of iodotributylstannylalkanes. In the presence of a free-radical initiator, it promotes the formylation of perfluoroalkyl iodides with DMF to give fluorinated aldehydes in high yield. It is used in dermatology.

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Applications
Zinc-copper couple is used in the Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation reaction, Reformatsky reaction. It is used as a chemical for the selective, stereospecific reduction of alkynes to cis-alkenes. It is used in for deiodination of iodotributylstannylalkanes. In the presence of a free-radical initiator, it promotes the formylation of perfluoroalkyl iodides with DMF to give fluorinated aldehydes in high yield. It is used in dermatology.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store at 4°C. Moisture Sensitive. Do not store together with acids. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible materials are amines, cadmium, chlorinated solvents, Sulfur compounds.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 53801-63-1
• Molecular Formula: CuZn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 128.93
• MDL Number: MFCD00084851
• InChI Key: TVZPLCNGKSPOJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: zinc-copper couple, cu.zn, zinc copper, copper, compound with zinc 1:1, zinc-copper, brass alloy, zn copper, copper-zinc alloy, zinc copper couple, cu-zn
• PubChem CID: 10290809
• IUPAC Name: copper zinc
• SMILES: [Cu].[Zn]

• Melting Point: 419°C to 420°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3089
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Assay: Copper content typically ≈1-3%
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc-copper couple

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METAL POWDERS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	684-244-9
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only