Metal-Organic Framework Cu-BTC (HKUST-1)
Cu-BTC MOF (HKUST-1)
Product Detail
ACS Material Metal-Organic Framework Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) is a copper metal–organic framework (MOF) built from copper ions and benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (BTC) linkers. It is a crystalline coordination polymer, not a zeolite. It is supplied as an octahedral blue powder with a particle size of 10–20 µm, a BET surface area of ≥1172 m²/g, a pore volume of 0.57 cm³/g and a pore size of 0.6 nm.
Product information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Metal-Organic Framework Cu-BTC (HKUST-1); BTC = benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate |
| Material class | Metal–organic framework (MOF) |
| CAS No. | 51937-85-0 |
| Preparation method | Hydrothermal Method |
Characterizations
| Characterizations | Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) |
|---|---|
| Form | Metal organic framework (MOF) |
| Appearance | Octahedral blue powder |
| Particle size (µm) | 10–20 |
| BET surface area (m²/g) | ≥1172 |
| Pore volume (cm³/g) | 0.57 |
| Pore size (nm) | 0.6 |
| Tapped density (g/mL) | ~0.45 |
Ordering information
| Product | Package | Product No. |
|---|---|---|
| Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) | 5 g | MMCU0005 |
Typical data
SEM images


XRD and N2 adsorption


Application fields
- Selective gas adsorption.
- Catalysts.
- Gas adsorption, separation and storage.
- Optical, electrical and magnetic materials.
FAQ
Is Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) a zeolite?
No. Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) is a copper metal–organic framework (MOF) built from copper ions and benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (BTC) linkers. It is a crystalline coordination polymer, not a zeolite.
How is Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) prepared?
ACS Material Cu-BTC (HKUST-1) is prepared by the hydrothermal method.
Which package size is available?
5 g (MMCU0005).
Where can I find the TDS and SDS?
The Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product are available under the price on this page.
Published research using ACS Material Cu-BTC (HKUST-1)
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