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ClCu
99 g/mol
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Cuprous chloride

CAS7758-89-6EC231-842-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Inorganic Salt
Primary Use
precursor to copper oxychloride fungicide

Cuprous chloride, also known as copper(I) chloride, is a white solid that is sparingly soluble in water but readily dissolves in concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is primarily used as a precursor in the production of copper oxychloride fungicide.

precursor to copper oxychloride fungicide

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H301Toxic if swallowed
H331Toxic if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

chlorocopper

InChIKey

OXBLHERUFWYNTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

Cl[Cu]

Synonyms (22)
  • COPPER(I) CHLORIDE
  • Chlorid medny
  • Chlorid medny [Czech]
  • Copper chloride (CuCl)
  • Copper chloride anhydrous
  • Copper monochloride
  • Copper(1+) chloride
  • Copper(I) chloride, p.a.
  • Cu-lyt
  • Cuproid
  • Cuprous chloride
  • Dicopper dichloride
  • copper chloride dihydride
  • copper(I) cloride