| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic | [CAS]
52503-64-7 | [Synonyms]
Cupric Acetate, Basic
Acetic acid, copper(2+) salt, basic | [EINECS(EC#)]
257-974-7 | [Molecular Formula]
C4H6CuO4 | [MOL File]
52503-64-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
181.634 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
formula is approximate; compounds are in the form of blue crystal(s) or blue to green powder(s) [MER06] [CRC10] | [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. | [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. |
| Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [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.
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