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Copper(II) acetate, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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.
Specifications
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
- Copper(II) acetate
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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