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Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate can be added to 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, it is used to test protein in Biuret test.
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Specifications
Specifications
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 500 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98.0-102.0% |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol and glycerol. |
Formula Weight | 249.68 (159.60 Anhydrous) |
Grade | ACS |
Density | 2.27 |
Chemical Name or Material | Copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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P11L059 | Certificate of Analysis | 14/03/2025 | 014178.A3,014178.36 |
N02C036 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/11/2024 | 014178.A3,014178.36 |
W16K021 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/10/2024 | 014178.A3,014178.36 |
T25K038 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/08/2024 | 014178.A3,014178.36 |
R13G002 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/11/2022 | 014178.A3,014178.36 |
Safety and Handling



- Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- 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.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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