Cupric Chloride Anhydrous is normally used for manufacturing other chemicals and industrial products including dyeing, printing, fungicides, wood preservatives, and as a catalyst in organic reactions. It is also widely used in the synthesis of Copper Phthalocyanine Green pigment, one of the most important industrial green pigments.

Copper(II) chloride can be toxic. Only concentrations below 5 ppm are allowed in drinking water by the US Environmental Protection Agency. However, in industrial applications at approved concentrations and with proper handling, it is widely used safely across regulated industries. Always refer to the MSDS for safe handling, storage, and disposal guidelines specific to your application.

Cupric Chloride Anhydrous (CuCl₂) is the water-free form appearing as a brownish crystalline powder. Cupric Chloride Dihydrate (CuCl₂·2H₂O) contains two molecules of water of crystallization and appears as blue-green crystals. The anhydrous form is preferred in applications where water content in the reagent would interfere with the process, such as certain organic catalysis reactions.

Yes. Cupric Chloride Anhydrous is readily soluble in water, forming an acidic blue-green solution. This distinguishes it from Cuprous Chloride (CuCl) which is insoluble in water. The water solubility of CuCl₂ makes it suitable for applications like dyeing, printing, wood treatment baths, and aqueous-phase catalytic processes.

Our standard specification is Purity at 98.00% minimum, Total Copper at 46.3% minimum, Moisture at 0.75% maximum, Water Insoluble at 200 ppm maximum, Iron at 200 ppm maximum, and pH (5% solution) between 2.5 and 4.0. A Certificate of Analysis is provided with every shipment. Custom specifications are available on request.