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Zinc-copper couple, Copper content typically ca 1-4%
Description
Zinc-copper couple is used in the Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation reaction, Reformatsky reaction. It is used as a chemical for the selective, stereospecific reduction of alkynes to cis-alkenes. It is used in for deiodination of iodotributylstannylalkanes. In the presence of a free-radical initiator, it promotes the formylation of perfluoroalkyl iodides with DMF to give fluorinated aldehydes in high yield. It is used in dermatology.
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Zinc-copper couple is used in the Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation reaction, Reformatsky reaction. It is used as a chemical for the selective, stereospecific reduction of alkynes to cis-alkenes. It is used in for deiodination of iodotributylstannylalkanes. In the presence of a free-radical initiator, it promotes the formylation of perfluoroalkyl iodides with DMF to give fluorinated aldehydes in high yield. It is used in dermatology.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Moisture Sensitive. Do not store together with acids. Protect from humidity and water. Incompatible materials are amines, cadmium, chlorinated solvents, Sulfur compounds.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 419°C to 420°C |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| UN Number | UN3089 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Assay | Copper content typically ≈1-3% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Zinc-copper couple |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H228-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METAL POWDERS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 684-244-9 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only