Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate), 98%

Description

CAS: 19004-19-4 | CuN₂O₆·2.5H₂O

Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate) is used for the catalytic oxidative coupling of 2,6-dimethylphenol to produce a polymer which is an important engineering material. Its solutions are used in textiles and polishing agents for other metals. It is commonly used in school laboratories to demonstrate chemical voltaic cell reactions.

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Applications
Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate) is used for the catalytic oxidative coupling of 2,6-dimethylphenol to produce a polymer which is an important engineering material. Its solutions are used in textiles and polishing agents for other metals. It is commonly used in school laboratories to demonstrate chemical voltaic cell reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ammonia and ethanol

Notes
Incompatible with reducing agents, organic materials and powdered metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 19004-19-4
• Molecular Formula: CuN₂O₆·2.5H₂O
• MDL Number: MFCD00149671
• Synonym: dicopper tetranitrate pentahydrate, copper ii nitrate hemipentahydrate, cupric nitrate, hydrate, copper, reference standard solution, copper nitrate hemipentahydrate, cupric nitrate hemipentahydrate, 2cu.4no3.5h2o, cupric nitrate hemi pentahydrate

• Boiling Point: 170°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: ∼115°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Linear Formula: Cu(NO₃)₂·2.5H₂O
• UN Number: UN3085
• Merck Index: 14,2643
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ammonia and ethanol
• Formula Weight: 232.59 (187.55 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.32
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) nitrate hemi(pentahydrate)

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H272-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H314-H318-H302 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 5.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	221-838-5
RTECSNumber	GL7875000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only