Used as a raw material in chemical processing and catalyst manufacturing. Copper(II) hydroxide is used as ceramic colorant. In organic synthesis, it is used as a catalyst to prepare 1-((2-aminoethyl)amino)anthraquinone, 1-amino-4-((2-aminoethyl)amino)anthraquinone by reacting with 1-bromoanthraquinone or 1-amino-4-bromoanthraquinone respectively. It is involved in the synthesis of benzoic acid and octanoic acid. It is used as a precursor in the production of rayon, battery electrodes and other copper salts It is also used as a dye mordant, paper colorant, pigment and feed additive.

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