CuCH3COO2H2O
CuCH₃COO·2H₂O, commonly known as copper(II) acetate monohydrate, is an inorganic coordination compound composed of copper, acetate ions, and water molecules. It is a blue crystalline solid that belongs to the class of copper(II) salts, characterized by its coordination chemistry and hydrated structure.
The compound features a central copper(II) ion coordinated by four acetate ligands and two water molecules.
Copper(II) acetate monohydrate is typically prepared through the reaction of copper(II) oxide or copper(II) hydroxide with
In addition to its synthetic applications, CuCH₃COO·2H₂O has been studied for its catalytic properties in various
The compound is relatively stable under normal conditions but can decompose upon heating, releasing acetic acid