Copper(I) acetylide

Copper(I) acetylide
Names
IUPAC name
Dicuprous acetylide
Other names
  • Copper(I) acetylide
  • Copper carbide
  • Cuprous acetylide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C2.2Cu/c1-2;;/q-2;2*+1 N
    Key: SQDLRJMJSRRYGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • InChI=1/C2.2Cu/c1-2;;/q-2;2*+1
    Key: SQDLRJMJSRRYGA-UHFFFAOYAK
  • [C-]#[C-].[Cu+].[Cu+]
Properties
Cu2C2
Molar mass 151.114 g·mol−1
Appearance red-brown powder
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
explosive
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)
REL (Recommended)
TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)
IDLH (Immediate danger)
TWA 100 mg/m3 (as Cu)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Copper(I) acetylide, copper carbide or cuprous acetylide, is a chemical compound with the formula Cu2C2. It is a copper(I) salt of acetylene. It consists of Cu+ cations and acetylide anions C≡C, with the triple bond between the two carbon atoms. Although never characterized by X-ray crystallography, the material has been claimed at least since 1856. One form is claimed to be a monohydrate with formula Cu2C2·H2O. Copper(I) acetylide is a reddish-brown explosive powder.