Cupric Acetate, Anhydrous

CUPRIC ACETATE ANHYDROUS

Cu(CH₃COO)₂

• Cupric Acetate Anhydrous is of blue–green, hygroscopic crystalline powder and smells acetic odour. It remains stable under dry, ambient conditions, turns basic and forms hydrate when exposed to moist air.

• Grades

Cupric acetate anhydrous is available in Technical Pure grades.

• Specifications

• Methods of analysis

Details of test methods can be supplied on request.

• Packing

Cupric acetate anhydrous is packaged in 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg bags.

Inner: two 0.1 mm LDPE liners heat-sealed under ambient air.

Outer: UN-coded 1H2 / Y / S / … fibreboard drum or laminated woven PP bag;   labelled “ KEEP DRY – AVOID HEAT ”.

• Storage & handling

Store cool (15–25 °C), dry, in tightly closed containers away from sunlight. Exclude moisture; work under inert atmosphere if possible. Keep apart from acids, alkalis, strong oxidisers, foodstuffs.

• First-aid measures

Inhalation: move victim to fresh air, rest, seek medical advice.

Skin: remove contaminated clothing; wash with plenty of water ≥ 15 min.

Eyes: wash continuously ≥ 15 min; obtain immediate ophthalmologic care.

Ingestion: rinse mouth; do NOT induce vomiting; drink 200 mL water if conscious; hospitalise.

• Fire Hazard

NFPA 704: Health 2, Flammability 0, Instability 0.

Non-flammable solid; decomposes > 240oC releasing acetic acid vapours and CuO / Cu2O.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or CO₂to extinguish; contain run-off water.

• Applications

• Analytical reagent for K⁺, CN⁻, amino-acids; copper standard in AAS.

• Catalyst for Glaser coupling, vinyl-acetate synthesis, cyclopropanation.

• Precursor for electro-plating baths, anti-fouling paints, wood preservatives, green pigments (verdigris) and MOF synthesis.

• Properties

• Physiological Properties

Acute oral LD₅₀ (rat): 710 mg kg⁻¹; harmful if swallowed; irritating to skin; causing serious eye damage; risk of liver & kidney effects on chronic exposure. TLV-TWA (Cu dust): 1 mg m⁻³ (OSHA/NIOSH).