IODO(TRIETHYL PHOSPHITE)COPPER(I), 97% Property

Melting point:

110-116°C

solubility 

sol benzene, cyclohexane, bromoform, acetone, ether, and THF; also sol warm petroleum ether

form 

solid

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

IODO(TRIETHYL PHOSPHITE)COPPER(I), 97% Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Iodo(triethyl Phosphite)copper(I) is a catalyst for organic synthesis.

Synthesis Reference(s)

1.Nishizawa, Y. BCJ 1961, 34, 1170.

reaction suitability

core: copper
reagent type: catalyst

Synthesis

Iodo(triethyl phosphite)copper(I) is synthesized in 88.6% yield by addition of Copper(I) Iodide to a solution of Triethyl Phosphite in benzene; the mixture is stirred and heated until the CuI dissolves; the complex is obtained upon evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure.¹

Purification Methods

Iodo(triethyl Phosphite)copper(I) is recrystallized from petroleum ether.

Precautions

Iodo(triethyl Phosphite)copper(I) is irritant; use in a fume hood; mechanical exhaust required; harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents; sensitive to air, moisture, and light; store under N2 in a cool dry place.