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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%
Description
Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate can be added to potassium permanganate to give an oxidant for the conversion of primary alcohols. It is used to etch zinc or copper plates for intaglio printmaking and as a mordant in vegetable dyeing. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling's solution and Benedict's solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, it is used to test protein in Biuret test.
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Specifications
Specifications
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 500 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98.0-102.0% |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol and glycerol. |
Formula Weight | 249.68 (159.60 Anhydrous) |
Grade | ACS |
Density | 2.27 |
Chemical Name or Material | Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319 |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 231-847-6 |
RTECSNumber | GL8900000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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