Cupric acetate

• CAS: 142-71-2
• Catalog Number: ACM142712-1
• Category: Micro/NanoElectronics
• Molecular Weight: 181.63
• Molecular Formula: C4H6CuO4
• Description: Cupric acetate appears as a blue-green crystalline solid. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used as an insecticide, in the preparation of other chemicals, as a fungicide, and mildew preventive.;DryPowder
• Synonyms: Aceticacid,copper(2+)salt
• IUPAC Name: Copper;diacetate
• Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Cu+2]
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Cu/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
• InChI Key: OPQARKPSCNTWTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Melting Point: 115 °C
• Density: 1.9 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol, slightly soluble in ether and glycerol
• Appearance: Green to blue powder
• Storage: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• Color/Form: Blue-green hydroscopic powder
• Complexity: 25.5
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• Decomposition: When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke & irritating fumes.
• EC Number: 205-553-3;224-051-5;257-974-7
• Exact Mass: 180.956206
• Formal Charge: 0
• H-Bond Acceptor: 4
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.956206
• Odor: Odorless
• Other Experimental: INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.545, 1.550; SOL 7.2 G/100 CC COLD WATER; 20 G/100 CC HOT WATER /MONOHYDRATE/;Dark green, monoclinic crystals; exists in dimeric units; mp: 115 °C; decomp @ 240 °C; density: 1.882. Sol in water, alcohol; slightly sol in ether, glycerol. /Monohydrate/;Efflorescent /Monohydrate/;Odorless /Monohydrate/
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 80.3 Ų
• UNII: 39M11XPH03
• UN Number: 3077;3077

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of cupric acetate?

The chemical formula of cupric acetate is Cu(OAc)2.

What is the product name of cupric acetate?

The product name of cupric acetate is Copper(II) acetate.

What is the color of cupric acetate?

Cupric acetate is green to blue in color.

How is cupric acetate prepared?

Cupric acetate is prepared by treating copper(II) oxide or copper(II) carbonate with acetic acid, followed by crystallization.

What are the general uses of cupric acetate?

Cupric acetate is used in DNA extraction, inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis, and as an oxidizing agent and catalyst.

What are the potential health hazards of cupric acetate?

Ingestion of cupric acetate can cause violent vomiting, purging, intense pain, collapse, coma, convulsions, and paralysis.

What is the LD50 oral value for cupric acetate?

The LD50 oral (rat) value of cupric acetate is around 600 mg/kg.

How is cupric acetate stored to prevent violent reactions?

Cupric acetate must be stored to avoid contact with acetylene gas and chemically active metals, such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, and zinc.

How is cupric acetate used in organic syntheses?

Cupric acetate is used as a catalyst or oxidizing agent in organic syntheses, such as coupling two terminal alkynes to make a 1,3-diyne.

How can copper-containing soluble wastes be disposed of?

Copper-containing soluble wastes can be concentrated for electrolytic removal and sent to a reclaiming firm or precipitated with caustics and deposited in a chemical waste landfill.