• Source: Copper(I) acetate

Copper(I) acetate (cuprous acetate) is an organic copper salt of acetic acid with chemical formula CH3COOCu.
Under standard conditions, copper(I) acetate is a colorless, odorless crystal.




Chemical propieties


When interacting with water (hydrolysis), copper(I) hydroxide (CuOH) is formed:

CuCH3COO + H2O → CuOH + CH3COOH
In air, it oxidizes to copper(II) acetate. It forms adducts with organic substances.




Synthesis


Reaction of copper(II) acetate with hydrogen or copper (reduction process):
2 (CH3COO)2Cu + H2 → 2 CH3COOCu + 2 CH3COOH
(CH3COO)2Cu + Cu → 2 CH3COOCu
Interaction of hydroxylammonium sulfate and copper(II) acetate in the presence of ammonium acetate.
Sublimation of copper(II) acetate in vacuum.




Application


Copper(I) acetate is used as a catalyst for the oxidation of phenols.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Tembaga(II) asetat
• Kamus rumus kimia
• Copper(II) acetate
• Copper(I) acetate
• Copper(I) oxide
• Ethyl copper
• Acetate
• List of copper salts
• Ethyl acetate
• Zinc acetate
• Barfoed's test
• Chromium(II) acetate