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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate can be added with potassium permanganate to give an oxidant for the conversion of primary alcohols. It is used to etch zinc or copper plates for intaglio printmaking and as a mordant in vegetable dyeing. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling's solution and Benedict's solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, used to test protein in Biuret test.
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Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate can be added with potassium permanganate to give an oxidant for the conversion of primary alcohols. It is used to etch zinc or copper plates for intaglio printmaking and as a mordant in vegetable dyeing. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling′s solution and Benedict′s solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, used to test protein in Biuret test.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Incompatible with steel, finely powdered metals, hydroxylamine, magnesium, hydrazine, nitromethane, alkalies, phosphates and acetylene gas
Specifications
Specifications
| pH | 4 |
| Quantity | 5000 g |
| UN Number | UN3288 |
| Merck Index | 14,2653 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 249.68 (159.60 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 2.27 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| P11L059 | Certificate of Analysis | 14/03/2025 | A11262.0G,A11262.0I,A11262.0B |
| 10253243 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/11/2024 | A11262.0G,A11262.0I,A11262.0B |
| W16K021 | Certificate of Analysis | 15/10/2024 | A11262.0G,A11262.0I,A11262.0B |
| T25K038 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/08/2024 | A11262.0G,A11262.0I,A11262.0B |
| S07J056 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/12/2023 | A11262.0G,A11262.0I,A11262.0B |
Safety and Handling
- Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- 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.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : copper (II) sulphatepentahydrate, cupric sulphate
RUO – Research Use Only
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