Copper(II) Bromide

[7789-45-9] Br2Cu (MW 223.36) InChI = 1S/2BrH.Cu/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 InChIKey = QTMDXZNDVAMKGV-UHFFFAOYSA-L (brominating agent; oxidizing agent; Lewis acid) Alternate Name: cupric bromide. Physical Data: mp 498 °C; d 4.770 g cm−3. Solubility: very sol water; sol acetone, ammonia, alcohol; practically insol benzene, Et2O, conc H2SO4. Form Supplied in: almost black solid crystals or crystalline powder; also supplied as reagent adsorbed on alumina (approx. 30 wt % CuBr2 on alumina). Purification: recryst from H2O and dried in vacuo.35 Handling, Storage, and Precautions: anhydrous reagent is hygroscopic and should therefore be stored in the absence of moisture.