1.02787

Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

crystalline, EMPROVE^® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, USP

• Synonym(s): Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CuO₄S · 5H₂O
• CAS Number: 7758-99-8
• Molecular Weight: 249.69
• MDL number: MFCD00149681
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• EC Index Number: 231-847-6

Properties

• Agency: BP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• product line: EMPROVE^® ESSENTIAL
• form: coarse powder; crystalline
• potency: 960 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rat)
• 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
• 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

Description

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

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H318,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P391
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable