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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

powder, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., USP

Synonym(s):

Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

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Linear Formula:
CuSO4 · 5H2O
CAS Number:
7758-99-8
Molecular Weight:
249.69
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
231-847-6
MDL number:
MFCD00149681
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Quality Segment

500

agency

Ph. Eur., USP

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

form

fine powder, powder

potency

960 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)

particle size

(see specification)

pH

3.5-4.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

mp

147 °C

density

2.284 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical
solid formulation

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[Cu+2].[S](=O)(=O)([O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.O

InChI

1S/Cu.H2O4S.5H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);5*1H2/q+2;;;;;;/p-2

InChI key

JZCCFEFSEZPSOG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Copper(II) sulfate shows adstringent properties. Typical uses include the application in topical formulations or as trace element in mineral supplements and cell culture media.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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Deleterious substance

pdsc

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

prtr

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

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