Description
Copper(I) Iodide (CuI) is an inorganic compound widely used in organic synthesis, catalysts, and semiconductor applications. It appears as a white to off-white powder that may turn brown upon exposure to air due to oxidation. It is insoluble in water but soluble in concentrated iodide solutions and some organic solvents.
Specifications of Copper(I) Iodide
• Chemical Name: Copper(I) Iodide
• Chemical Formula: CuI
• Molecular Weight: 190.45 g/mol
• CAS Number: 7681-65-4
• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Purity: ≥ 99% (Analytical Grade)
• Melting Point: 605 °C
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in KI solutions
• Density: 5.67 g/cm³
• Storage: Store in tightly closed container, dry place
✅ Applications
• Organic synthesis and coupling reactions
• Semiconductor and electronics industry
• Catalyst in chemical processes
• Preparation of iodine reagents