Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic Basic information
- Product Name:
- Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic
- Synonyms:
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- Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic
- Cupric Acetate, Basic
- CAS:
- 52503-64-7
- MF:
- C4H6CuO4
- MW:
- 181.63404
- EINECS:
- 257-974-7
- Mol File:
- 52503-64-7.mol
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic Chemical Properties
- solubility
- slightly soluble in H2O, ethanol; soluble in dilacid, NH2OH 4
- form
- blue-green crystals or powder
- color
- blue-green crystals, crystalline or powder
- Water Solubility
- slightly soluble H2O, alcohol; soluble dilute acids, ammonia [MER06]
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic (52503-64-7)
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic Usage And Synthesis
Uses
The basic copper acetate is used as a mordant in dyeing and printing; in the manufacture of Paris green and other pigments; and as a fungicide and insecticide.
Preparation
The basic acetates are obtained by the treatment of copper with acetic acid followed by air oxidation.
Chemical Properties
formula is approximate; compounds are in the form of blue crystal(s) or blue to green powder(s) [MER06] [CRC10]
Physical properties
Color and form varies from blue crystals to greenish powder; slightly soluble in water and ethanol; soluble in dilute acids and ammonium hydroxide.
General Description
Color and form varies from blue crystals to greenish powder; slightly soluble in water and ethanol; soluble in dilute acids and ammonium hydroxide.
Air & Water Reactions
Very slightly soluble in water [Hawley].
Reactivity Profile
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic is soluble in acids.
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause nasal congestion. EYES: May cause conjunctivitis and edema of eyelids. SKIN: Irritation. INGESTION: Vomiting caused by local irritant and astringent action of ionic copper on stomach and bowel.