Copper Gluconate
Cupric Gluconate
- CAS
- 527-09-3
- EC
- 208-408-2
- Sectors
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Food & Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare, Animal Nutrition
Copper Gluconate (CAS 527-09-3) is the copper salt of gluconic acid, a light blue crystalline powder that is odorless and used as a copper source in nutrition, dietary supplements, food fortification, pharmaceutical preparations and animal feed. It has a density of 1.8 g/cm³, melting point >300°C (decomposes), and is soluble in water (100 g/L at 20°C), slightly soluble in ethanol.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C12H22CuO14 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 453.84 g/mol |
| Appearance | blue crystalline powder |
| Form | powder |
| Color | Light Blue to Blue |
| Melting point | 155-157 °C |
| Boiling point | 673.6°C[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density | 1.777[at 20°C] |
| Water solubility | slightly soluble |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard |
| HS code | 29181600 |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Copper Gluconate
Applications
Used as a dietary supplement for copper deficiency and immune support; in food fortification for cereals and beverages; in pharmaceuticals for wound healing and anemia; in cosmetics for anti-aging formulations; in animal feed for growth promotion; in chemical synthesis as catalyst.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity but high doses cause gastrointestinal upset or liver damage; irritant to eyes and skin. Avoid strong oxidizers; stable. Use PPE; monitor for copper overload symptoms like nausea.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg multi-layer paper bags with PE liners or fiber drums; store in cool, dry places.