Copper(II) sulfate hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 23254-43-5 | CuO4S | 159.60 (anhydrous basis) g/mol

It is used as a catalyst in certain organic transformations like synthesis of ynamides. It is used in Fehling's solution and Benedict's solution for testing reducing sugars, in the Biuret reagent for testing proteins, and in combination with potassium permanganate for testing blood for anemia. It is used in the preparation of Cheshunt compound for horticulture. It finds use as a coloring ingredient in artworks, as an oxidant in combination with potassium permanganate for oxidizing primary alcohols, and as a mordant in dyeing. It is used to etch copper or zinc plates for intaglio print making.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 23254-43-5
• Molecular Formula: CuO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 159.60 (anhydrous basis)
• MDL Number: MFCD00149682
• InChI Key: ARUVKPQLZAKDPS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: copper sulfate monohydrate, cupric sulfate monohydrate, copper sulfate, monohydrate, copper sulfate hydrate, caswell no. 257, epa pesticide chemical code 024402, copper ii sulfate hydrate, sulfuric acid copper 2+ salt 1:1 , monohydrate, copper sulphate hydrate, cuso4.h2o
• PubChem CID: 61499
• IUPAC Name: copper;sulfate;hydrate
• SMILES: [Cu++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Color: Blue
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.999% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol and most of the organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 159.60 (anhydrous)
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: Blue crystalline aggregrates
• Density: 2.28g/cm³
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) sulfate hydrate, m.p. 30° -2H₂O, 110° to4H₂O, 250° anhydrous; 2.286

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 9, Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	231-847-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only