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Copper (II) acetate
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Copper (II) acetate is a blue-green crystalline solid used as a catalyst, wood preservative, and reagent in organic synthesis. It also serves as a mordant in textile dyeing, a colourant for ceramics, and an intermediate in making the pigment Paris green. It is soluble in water and ethanol, and is classified as hazardous due to its toxicity and environmental hazards. CAS: 142-71-2, Molecular Formula: Cu(C₂H₃O₂)₂, Molecular Weight: 181.63 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Copper (II) acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Blue-green hydroscopic powder |
| Melting Point | 115 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.545 |
Source: PubChem CID 8895 (HSDB, CAMEO Chemicals)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90031680 |
| CAS Number | 142-71-2 |
| IUPAC Name | copper diacetate |
| EC Number | 205-553-3 |
| Molecular Formula | Cu(CO2CH3)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 181.63 |
| Exact Mass | 180.9562 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Cu+2] |
| InChIKey | OPQARKPSCNTWTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| InChI | InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Cu/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 |
| PubChem CID | 8895 |
| UN Number | UN1759 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2915.29.1000 |
| Tariff Code | 2915290000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Copper diacetate
- Copper(2+) acetate
- Copper(2+) diacetate
- Crystallized verdigris
- Crystals of venus
- CUPRIC ACETATE
- Cupric diacetate
- Neutral verdigris
- Octan mednaty
- Venus copper
Frequently asked questions
What is Copper (II) acetate used for?
Copper (II) acetate is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, a wood preservative, and in the production of other copper compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Copper (II) acetate?
The formula is Cu(CO2CH3)2 and the molecular weight is 181.63 g/mol.
How should Copper (II) acetate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of Copper (II) acetate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Copper (II) acetate in reagent grade.
Can Molekula supply Copper (II) acetate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Copper (II) acetate in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a Copper (II) acetate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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