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Copper(II) acetate, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

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 as a 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, in textile dyeing, skin conditioner in cosmetics, and as antioxidant and stabilizer in food grade polymers.

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.

Applications
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 as a 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, in textile dyeing, skin conditioner in cosmetics, and as antioxidant and stabilizer in food grade polymers.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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]

Specifications

Color Blue-Green
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 g
Assay Percent Range 98%
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and ether.
Formula Weight 181.63
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Copper(II) acetate, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Copper(II) acetate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only

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