Mesitylcopper(I)

Catalog Number	ACM75732013-1
CAS	75732-01-3
Structure
Synonyms	(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)copper(I)
IUPAC Name	copper(1+);1,3,5-trimethylbenzene-6-ide;
Molecular Weight	182.73
Molecular Formula	C9H11Cu
Canonical SMILES	CC1=CC(=[C-]C(=C1)C)C.[Cu+]
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H11.Cu/c1-7-4-8(2)6-9(3)5-7;/h4-5H,1-3H3;/q-1;+1
InChI Key	TYIFJJCPKPPNPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point	184-191 °C
Purity	95%
Appearance	Powder
Application	Starting material for a variety of copper(I) complexes.
Storage	2-8°C
Complexity	185
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	2
Exact Mass	182.015672
Heavy Atom Count	10
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	182.015672
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	0 Ų

Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Mesitylcopper(I)?

Mesitylcopper(I) has a chemical formula of C9H11Cu.

What is the melting point range of Mesitylcopper(I)?

The melting point range of Mesitylcopper(I) is 184-191°C.

What is the color of Mesitylcopper(I)?

Mesitylcopper(I) is yellow to orange in color.

What are the hazard codes associated with Mesitylcopper(I)?

The hazard code associated with Mesitylcopper(I) is Xi.

What are the safety statements recommended for handling Mesitylcopper(I)?

The safety statements recommended for handling Mesitylcopper(I) are 36/37/39.

What are some of the uses of Mesitylcopper(I)?

Mesitylcopper(I) is used as a starting material for a variety of copper(I) complexes, to synthesize compounds such as copper diketonate complexes, and to synthesize copper nanoparticles from stabilizing primary amines.

How should Mesitylcopper(I) be stored?

Mesitylcopper(I) should be stored cold at temperatures between 2-8°C.

What are some of the risks associated with handling Mesitylcopper(I)?

The risk statements associated with handling Mesitylcopper(I) are 36/37/38.

Why must reactions involving Mesitylcopper(I) be carried out under anhydrous conditions?

Mesitylcopper(I) is very sensitive to moisture and air, so reactions involving it must be carried out under anhydrous conditions.

Describe the general description of Mesitylcopper(I).

Mesitylcopper(I) is a thermally stable and highly soluble organocopper compound that is commonly used as a metalation reagent in organic synthesis. It is sensitive to moisture and air, hence reactions with it must be carried out under anhydrous conditions.