Copper(II) acetate, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 142-71-2 | C4H6CuO4 | 181.634 g/mol

Copper(II) acetate is used in biochemical applications such as DNA extraction. It is used as a source of copper in inorganic synthesis, an oxidizing agent and catalyst in organic synthesis. It is also used to couple two terminal alkynes to make a 1,3-diyne. It is widely used in pigments, manufacture of paris green, textile dyeing, skin conditioner in cosmetics, antioxidant and stabilizer in food grade polymers.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 142-71-2
• Molecular Formula: C4H6CuO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 181.634
• MDL Number: MFCD00008690
• InChI Key: OPQARKPSCNTWTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: copper ii acetate, cupric acetate, copper diacetate, copper acetate, venus copper, copper 2+ diacetate, cupric diacetate, neutral verdigris, crystals of venus
• PubChem CID: 8895
• IUPAC Name: copper;diacetate
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Cu+2]

• Color: Green
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 5 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.999% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether and glycerol.
• Formula Weight: 181.63
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.93g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335-H373
Hazard Statement	In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	205-553-3
RTECSNumber	AG3480000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only