Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Copper(II)sulfate is used in electroplating and in mining industries. It is used as a dehydrating agent for forming and manipulating acetal groups. In analytical chemistry, it is used in the Fehling's solution and Benedict's solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, it is used to test protein in Biuret test.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7758-98-7
• Molecular Formula: CuO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 159.602
• MDL Number: MFCD00010981
• InChI Key: ARUVKPQLZAKDPS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: copper sulfate, copper ii sulfate, cupric sulfate anhydrous, copper sulphate, copper 2+ sulfate, blue stone, copper monosulfate, copper ii sulfate, anhydrous, hylinec, trinagle
• PubChem CID: 24462
• ChEBI: CHEBI:23414
• IUPAC Name: copper;sulfate
• SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Cu+2]

• Melting Point: >560°C (decomposition)
• Color: Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 159.6
• Grade: Reagent
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.6
• Chemical Name or Material: Copper(II) sulfate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	231-847-6
RTECSNumber	GL8800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only