Copper benzoate
Copper benzoate is the chemical compound with the formula Cu(C6H5CO2)2(H2O)x. These coordination complexes are derived from the cupric ion and the conjugate base of benzoic acid. Many derivatives are known with diverse ancillary ligands. It has found some use as a source of blue light in fireworks.[1]
Preparation
In laboratory, copper benzoate can be made by combining aqueous solutions of potassium benzoate with copper sulfate. Hydrated copper benzoate precipitates as a pale blue solid:
Uses
The primary use of this compound is in the production of a blue flame in fireworks. Copper benzoate made from sodium benzoate for use in fireworks may result in strong yellow dilution of the flame unless the precipitate is carefully washed to remove sodium ions (which emit bright yellow). Emission from potassium does not complicate the emission spectrum.[2]
Structure
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Copper(II) benzoate exists in at least two structural forms, depending on the degree of hydration. As in copper(II) acetate, one form of copper benzoate adopts a "Chinese lantern" structure,[3] wherein a pair of copper centers are linked by four bridging carboxylate ligands. Typically, one site on each copper center is occupied by water, which can be replaced by other ligands.[4] A hydrated form is also known, wherein each Cu(II) centre is bound to four water ligands and a bidentate O,O-benzoate.[5]
Related compounds
References
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