| Identification | |
| Name: | Copper chloride(CuCl2), dihydrate (8CI,9CI) |
| Synonyms: | Copperchloride (CuCl2.2H2O); Copper chloride dihydrate; Copper dichloride dihydrate;Copper(II) chloride dihydrate; Cupric chloride dihydrate |
| CAS: | 10125-13-0 |
| EINECS: | 231-210-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl2Cu . 2 H2 O |
| Molecular Weight: | 170.48 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/2ClH.Cu/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2802 |
| Melting Point: | 100 oC |
| Density: | 2.54 |
| Stability: | Reacts violently with potassium, sodium. Contact with acetylene can form shock-sensitive acetylides. Hygroscopic - incompatible with moisture. |
| Water Solubility: | 1150 G/L |
| Solubility: | 1150 g/L in water |
| Appearance: | light to deep blue crystals or powder |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Sensitive: | Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
| Color: | Yellow to brown, microcrystalline powder Yellow-brown, monoclinic crystals |
| Usage: | Catalyst in organic synthesis. Blue-green coloring agent in pyrotechnics. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn: Harmful
N: Dangerous for the environment
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