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CasNo: 1338-02-9
MF: 2(C11H7O2).Cu
Appearance: dark blue resinous liquid
Preparation |
Copper(II) naphthenate is prepared by the reaction of copper(II) hydroxide or basic copper(II) carbonate with naphthenic acid in a hydrocarbon solvent or by the reaction of copper(II) sulfate with sodium naphthenate. It is insoluble in water. It is used to control fungi and mildew in textiles, woods, and in antifouling pigments. Copper(II) naphthenate is usually marketed as a solution containing 8% copper. |
Hazard |
Flammable, moderate fire risk (solution). Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. |
Flammability and Explosibility |
Flammable |
Chemical Reactivity |
Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent. |
Trade name |
CHAPCO? Cu-NAP; CUNAPSOL?; CUPRINOL?; TROYSAN? COPPER 8%; TROYSAN? COPPER 11.5%; WILTZ?-65; WITTOX?-C |
Uses |
Copper(II) Naphthenate is primarily used as a wood preservative, protecting wood from decay fungi and insects by treating various wooden structures like utility poles, fence posts, railroad crossties, bridge timbers, and other outdoor lumber exposed to the elements; it can also be used to protect cellulosic materials like textiles and cordage from similar damage. |
Agricultural Uses |
Fungicide, Insecticide: Mercaptan scavenger in technical pesticide. Not listed for use in EU countries. Registered for use in the U.S. |
InChI:InChI=1/2C11H8O2.Cu/c2*12-11(13)10-6-5-8-3-1-2-4-9(8)7-10;/h2*1-7H,(H,12,13);/q;;+2/p-2
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