Copper(I) iodide (CAS 7681-65-4) is increasingly utilized as a high-performance heat stabilizer in polyamide engineering plastics for the automotive and aerospace industries, where its integration into high-purity masterbatches ensures long-term thermal durability and resistance to oxidative degradation. Cuprous iodide...
Cuprous iodide Specifications
CAS Number
7681-65-4
Molecular Formula
CuI
IUPAC NameORBotanical Name
copper(1+) iodide
Canonical SMILES
[Cu+].[I-]
InChI Key
LSXDOTMGLUJQCM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
EINECS Number
231-674-6
HSN No
2827600000
CAS Number
7681-65-4
Molecular Formula
CuI
IUPAC NameORBotanical Name
copper(1+) iodide
Canonical SMILES
[Cu+].[I-]
InChI Key
LSXDOTMGLUJQCM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
EINECS Number
231-674-6
HSN No
2827600000
Molecular Weight
190.45
PSA
0.00000
LogP
-2.99850
Appearance & Physical State
off white powder
Density
5.62
Boiling Point
1290ºC
Melting Point
605ºC
Flash Point
1290ºC
Refractive Index
2.346
Water Solubility
INSOLUBLE
Vapor Pressure
10 mm Hg ( 656 °C)
Physical appearance
White to light gray to light orange powder or crystals
A catalyst for organic synthesis including cross-coupling reactions such as Ullmann, Sonogashira, and Stille couplings, as well as oxidative cyclization and click chemistry
Heat and Light Stabilizer
A heat and light stabilizing additive for engineering polyamides like nylon 6 and 6,6 in automotive and carpet industries
Semiconductor
A p-type semiconductor used as a hole conductor in photovoltaic cells, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and vacuum fluorescent displays
Food and Feed Additive
A source of dietary iodine and copper in table salt, animal feed, and pet food
Cloud Seeding Agent
A substance used for cloud seeding to induce precipitation and alter cloud structure
Chemical Reagent
A reagent used for the detection of mercury vapors through a colorimetric change and as a precursor for copper clusters
Biocide
A biocide used in agrochemical applications and antimicrobial coatings for medical devices
Cathode Material
A cathode material in salt water activated batteries and coatings for cathode ray tubes
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Storage Condition
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
