A copper-based drying agent (metal carboxylate) used in coatings; appears as a blue-green liquid.
1338-02-9
29159090
Liquid
C₁₆H₃₀CuO₄
~327.84 g/mol
Low shelf life, precipitation risk, limited high-purity suppliers
Offers copper content-adjusted grades (6%-12%); controls viscosity and stability for paint/dryer applications.
Paints & Coatings: Used as a siccative (drier) to accelerate drying of alkyd paints. Wood Preservatives: Antifungal agent. Plastics: Stabilizer in some formulations.