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923079

Sigma-Aldrich

Copper(II) nitrate hydrate

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Cupric nitrate hydrate

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Linear Formula:
Cu(NO3)2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
13778-31-9
Molecular Weight:
187.56 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
MFCD00149669
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

mp

114.5 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O.[Cu++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/Cu.2NO3.H2O/c;2*2-1(3)4;/h;;;1H2/q+2;2*-1;

InChI key

VMKYLARTXWTBPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Copper Nitrate hydrate can be used to synthesize novel Cu-BTC composite materials with enhanced water stability and are resitant to change in pH. It is also used as a precursor to prepare Cu2O spherical nanoparticles which can facilitate ligandless synthesis of polyphenylenediethynylenes.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272,H314,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

FSL

Group 1: Oxidizing solids
Nitrates
Hazardous rank I
1st oxidizing solid

ISHL Indicated Name

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ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

923079-BULK:
923079-VAR:
923079-250G:
923079-50G:

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Preparation of a composite material AC/Cu-BTC with improved water stability and n-hexane vapor adsorption.
Huang W, et al.
Journal of Nanomaterials (2019)
Synthesis of Composite Materials Resistant to a Change in Medium Acidity from Cu-BTC (MOF-199) and Activated Carbons.
Markova E B, et al.
Petroleum Chemistry, 60(10), 1184-1190 (2020)

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