Basic information
- Name:
Copper(I) bromide
- CAS No.:
7787-70-4
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- CuBr
- Molecular Weight:
- 143.45
- Deleted CAS:
- 62431-55-4
- Synonyms:
- Cuprous bromide;Copper monobromide;HSDB 270;UNII-R8V209A5G0;Copper bromide (CuBr);
- EINECS:
- 232-131-6
- Density:
- 4.71 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
- Melting Point:
- 492 °C, 765 K, 918 °F
- Boiling Point:
- 1345 °C, 1618 K, 2453 °F
- Solubility:
- slightly soluble in water
- Appearance:
- white powder or crystal
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 22-24/25 Details
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Specification
The Copper(I) bromide with CAS registry number of 7787-70-4 is also known as Cuprous bromide. The IUPAC name is Bromocopper. Its EINECS registry number is 232-131-6. In addition, the formula is BrCu and the molecular weight is 143.45. This chemcial is a white powder or crystal and should be sealed in cool, ventilated, dry place away from heat and fire. What's more, It is slightly soluble in water.
Physical properties about Copper(I) bromide are: (1)Exact Mass: 141.847939; (2)MonoIsotopic Mass: 141.847939; (3)Heavy Atom Count: 2; (4)Complexity: 2; (5)Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1.
Preparation of Copper(I) bromide: It is commonly prepared by reduction of copper(II) bromide with sulfite yields copper(I) bromide and hydrogen bromide.
2 CuBr2 + H2O + SO32- → 2 CuBr + SO42- + 2 HBr
Uses of Copper(I) bromide: it can be used as analytical reagent, catalyst. Besides, it is employed to convert diazonium salts into the corresponding aryl bromides.
ArN2+ + CuBr → ArBr + N2 + Cu+
When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. During using it, do not breathe dust and avoid contact with skin and eyes.
You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. SMILES: Br[Cu]
2. InChI: InChI=1/BrH.Cu/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
3. InChIKey: NKNDPYCGAZPOFS-REWHXWOFAY
4. Std. InChI: InChI=1S/BrH.Cu/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
5. Std. InChIKey: NKNDPYCGAZPOFS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

