Copper(I) oxide

CAS: 1317-39-1

Ref. 3D-FC55402

Product Information

• Name: Copper(I) oxide
• Synonyms: Ag Copp 75, Caocobre Sandoz, Chem Copp 50, Cobre Sandoz, Copper Hydrate (2:1), Copper Sandoz, Copper oxide, Copper oxide (Cu2O), Copper oxide (Cu₂O), Copper protoxide, Copper red Cu₂O, Copper suboxide, Copper(1+) oxide, Copper(I) oxide (Cu2O), Copper(I) oxide (Cu₂O), CopperIoxide, Copperoxideminredpowder, Copperoxy, Cupramar, Cupron A, Cuprous oxide, Dicopper Oxide, Dicopper monooxide, Dicopper monoxide, Dicuprous Oxygen(-2) Anion, Dikupferoxid, Fco-M 6, Frc 05B, Frc-Af, Fungimar, GG, GG (pigment), Kupfer(I)-Oxid, LoLo Tint LM, Lolo Tint 97, NC 301 (oxide), Nc 102, Nc 301, Nc 303, Nc 803, Nordox, Nsc 83538, Nx 3, Oxido De Dicobre, Oxyde de dicuivre, Perenox, Purple Copp, R 30, R 30 (oxide), Red Copp 97N Premium, Red copper oxide, Yellow cuprocide
• CAS: 1317-39-1

Description

Copper(I) oxide is a compound that has antibacterial properties. It is synthesized by reacting copper(II) sulfate with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a diazo compound. Copper(I) oxide is used as an antibacterial agent because it can kill bacteria by reacting with chloride ions to produce chlorine gas, which damages the cell membrane. The photocatalytic activity of copper(I) oxide can also be used for water disinfection and deodorization. Copper(I) oxide has been shown to be effective against staphylococcus and other bacteria, although it is not active against acid-fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium avium complex. Copper(I) oxide has been shown to have an antibacterial activity in the form of microcrystals in organic solvents, which is stable at room temperature.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 143.09 g/mol
• Formula: Cu₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder