Copper citrate

Name: Copper citrate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014592

About Copper citrate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Copper citrate, a transition metal compound registered under CAS number 10402-15-0. Its molecular formula is C6H8CuO7+2 and its molecular weight is 255.67 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is copper 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid. It is also known as Citric acid, copper salt (8CI) or Coppercitrate (6CI,7CI).

It is supplied as green to light green powder or crystals or granules or chunks. Key physical data: a melting point of 950 °C (dec.) and a density of 4.23 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include materials research and chemical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Copper citrate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Copper citrate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014592
CAS Number	10402-15-0
IUPAC name	copper 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₈CuO₇⁺2
Molecular weight	255.67 g/mol
Exact mass	254.9566
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	QDUNDCWSEGVAAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O.[Cu+2]
PubChem CID	61514

Physical properties
Physical form	Granules
Appearance	Green to light green powder or crystals or granules or chunks
Melting point	950 °C (dec.)
Density	4.23 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 7
TPSA	132 Å²
Synonyms	1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid, 2-hydroxy-, copper salt (9CI), Citric acid, copper salt (8CI), Coppercitrate (6CI,7CI), Citric acid, copper salt, 1,2,3Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2hydroxy, copper salt, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, copper salt, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, copper(2+) salt (1:1), Chelates of copper citrate, Cupric(II) Citrate Hemi(pentahydrate)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 10402-15-0

Cupric citrate

CAS: 10402-15-0
Formula: C₆H₈CuO₇⁺2
MW: 255.67 g/mol

VQ-014627

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Copper citrate?

The CAS Registry Number of Copper citrate is 10402-15-0. It is also known as 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid, 2-hydroxy-, copper salt (9CI), Citric acid, copper salt (8CI), Coppercitrate (6CI,7CI).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Copper citrate?

Copper citrate has the molecular formula C6H8CuO7+2 and a molecular weight of 255.67 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is copper 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Copper citrate can I order?

We supply Copper citrate, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Copper citrate?

Yes. Every lot of Copper citrate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Copper citrate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Copper citrate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.