Copper(I) Acetylacetonate

[14220-26-9] C5H7CuO2 (MW 162.65) InChI = 1S/C5H8O2.Cu/c1-4(6)3-5(2)7;/h3,6H,1-2H3;/q;+1/p-1/b4-3-; InChIKey = WSCWRFDXRTYIJO-LNKPDPKZSA-M (catalyst for the decomposition of diazo compounds2 and for Michael addition3, 4) Alternate Names: cuprous acetylacetonate; (2,4-pentanedionato)copper. Physical Data: prepared in situ.1 Solubility: sol dioxane, MeNO2, MeCN, acetic acid.3 Preparative Method: can be prepared by reacting acetylacetone (2,4‐Pentanedione) with an ammoniacal solution of CuOH (copper(I) hydroxide).1 Handling, Storage, and Precautions: air-sensitive; irritant.