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Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous, 98%
Description
Copper(II)sulfate is used in electroplating and in mining industries. It is used as a dehydrating agent for forming and manipulating acetal groups. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling's solution and Benedict's solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, used to test protein in Biuret test.
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Copper(II)sulfate is used in electroplating and in mining industries. It is used as a dehydrating agent for forming and manipulating acetal groups. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling′s solution and Benedict′s solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, used to test protein in Biuret test.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, metals, alkali metals and powdered metals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >560°C |
Quantity | 250 g |
Linear Formula | CuSO4 |
UN Number | UN3288 |
Merck Index | 14,2653 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 159.6 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 231-847-6 |
RTECSNumber | GL8800000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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