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Copper(II) sulfate, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Copper(II)sulfate is used in electroplating and in mining industries. It is used as a dehydrating agent for forming and manipulating acetal groups. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling's solution and Benedict's solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, used to test protein in Biuret test.
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Copper(II)sulfate is used in electroplating and in mining industries. It is used as a dehydrating agent for forming and manipulating acetal groups. In analytical chemistry, it is used in Fehling′s solution and Benedict′s solution to test for reducing sugars. Also, used to test protein in Biuret test.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, metals, alkali metals and powdered metals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >560°C |
Quantity | 250 g |
Linear Formula | CuSO4 |
UN Number | UN3288 |
Merck Index | 14,2653 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 159.6 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling


- Copper(II) sulfate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sulfuric acid, copper(2+) salt
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