Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Copper(II) chloride dihydrate (CAS: 13933-17-0)?
Answer
Copper(II) chloride dihydrate is a blue crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 230.56 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and reacts with bases to form copper(II) hydroxide and evolve hydrogen chloride gas. It is also reactive with reducing agents and can form various copper complexes.
About
CAS No
13933-17-0
English Name
Copper(II) chloride dihydrate
Molecular Formula
Cl2CuO2
Molecular Weight
166.45 g/mol
SMILES
O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cu+2]
InChIKey
MPTQRFCYZCXJFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2026-04-02 00:18
