Copper Benzoate

Premium Copper Benzoate – High-Purity Copper Salt for Vibrant Blue-Green Flames & Specialty Chemistry

Add rich, electric color and unique reactivity to your formulations with high-purity Copper Benzoate (copper(II) benzoate, Cu(C₆H₅COO)₂) – a beautiful blue-green crystalline powder that serves as both an excellent copper source and organic fuel in pyrotechnics and advanced chemical applications.

This finely divided salt delivers intense, deep blue-to-turquoise flame coloration while contributing clean-burning organic content, making it a favorite among experienced pyrotechnicians for creating striking color effects with minimal smoke.

Key Advantages:

• Produces exceptionally vivid electric blue and turquoise flames
• Combines copper coloration with built-in organic fuel for improved burn characteristics
• Excellent compatibility with perchlorates, Parlon, and other color enhancers
• Low hygroscopicity and good storage stability
• High purity with consistent particle size for reliable results

Perfect For:

• Blue & turquoise star compositions — Delivers bright, saturated electric blues and aqua tones in cut, pumped, or rolled stars
• Pyrotechnic color effects — Enhances blue comets, fountains, gerbs, and strobe mixes
• Specialty flame formulations — Creates unique blue-green effects in theatrical and display fireworks
• Chemical synthesis — Used as a copper catalyst or precursor in organic reactions and coordination chemistry
• Pigments & dyes — Source of copper for specialized blue-green pigments and artistic applications

A small percentage (typically 8–18% in blue star mixes) provides powerful color and energetic contribution. Note: Copper benzoate is an oxidizer-sensitive compound. Handle with standard pyrotechnic precautions, use non-sparking tools, and follow all safety guidelines. Store cool and dry, away from strong reducing agents.

Bring brilliant electric blue fire to your compositions with Copper Benzoate — the elegant copper salt trusted by serious pyrotechnicians for vivid color and consistent performance. Add to cart today and make your blues truly shine!