Title: Cupric Citrate

CAS Registry Number: 866-82-0

CAS Name: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid copper (2+) salt (1:2)

Trademarks: Cuprocitrol

Molecular Formula: C6H4Cu2O7

Molecular Weight: 315.18

Percent Composition: C 22.86%, H 1.28%, Cu 40.32%, O 35.53%

Literature References: Prepd by the interaction of hot aq solns of CuSO4 and Na citrate: U.S.D. 25th ed., p 1653.

 

Derivative Type: Hemipentahydrate

Properties: Green or bluish-green, odorless, cryst powder. Loses its water at about 100°. Slightly sol in water; sol in ammonia, dil acids; slightly sol in cold, freely in hot solns of alkali citrates.

 

Therap-Cat: Astringent, antiseptic.

Keywords: Astringent.