Title: Cupric Butyrate

CAS Registry Number: 540-16-9

Molecular Formula: C8H14CuO4

Molecular Weight: 237.74

Percent Composition: C 40.42%, H 5.94%, Cu 26.73%, O 26.92%

Line Formula: Cu(CH3CH2CH2COO)2

Literature References: Prepn from a cupric salt and butyric acid or Na butyrate: Graddon, J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem. 17, 222 (1955); Martin, Waterman, J. Chem. Soc. 1957, 2545; from powdered Cu and butyric acid: Hahl, US 3133942 (1964 to BASF).

 

Derivative Type: Monohydrate

Properties: Large, dark green, monoclinic, hexagonal plates. Becomes dull and disintegrates after several days exposure to air. Sol in water, dioxane, benzene; slightly sol in chloroform, alcohol.

 

Use: In catalysts; in lubricants.