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Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate (CAS 15418-29-8)

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Alternate Names:
Copper(I) tetra(acetonitrile) tetrafluoroborate
CAS Number:
15418-29-8
Purity:
97%
Molecular Weight:
314.56
Molecular Formula:
C8H12BCuF4N4
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Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate is an organometallic compound utilized in various scientific research endeavors. It comprises a copper atom bonded to four acetonitrile molecules and a tetrafluoroborate anion. This compound exhibits solubility in polar solvents like water and dimethyl sulfoxide. Its versatility is evident as a catalyst in synthesizing organic compounds, including amines, alcohols, and carboxylic acids. Moreover, it plays a role in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers. Additionally, it finds application in the creation of nanomaterials such as nanowires and nanotubes.


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Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate, 1 g

sc-301892
1 g
$45.00

Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate, 5 g

sc-301892A
5 g
$120.00

Tetrakis(acetonitrile)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate, 25 g

sc-301892B
25 g
$437.00