Basic information
- Name:
Sulfuric acidcopper(2+) salt (1:1), hydrate (1:5)
- Superlist Name:
- Copper sulfate pentahydrate
- CAS No.:
7758-99-8
- Molecular Structure:
- Formula:
- CuSO4.5(H2O)
- Molecular Weight:
- 249.70
- Deleted CAS:
- 80867-41-0|17829-58-2
- Synonyms:
- Sulfuricacid copper(2+) salt (1:1), pentahydrate (8CI,9CI);Copper sulfate (CuSO4)pentahydrate;Copper sulfate pentahydrate;Copper(2+) sulfate pentahydrate;Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate;Cupric sulfate pentahydrate;Copper(Ⅱ)sulfate;copper sulphate;
- EINECS:
- 231-847-6
- Density:
- 2.284 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 110 °C (dec.)(lit.)
- Solubility:
- 320 g/L (20 °C) in water
- Appearance:
- Blue crystalline granules or powder
- Hazard Symbols:
Xn, 
N, 
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 22-36/38-50/53-52/53-36-36/37/38-20/21/22
- Safety Description:
- 22-60-61-26-36 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 3288 6.1/PG 3
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Chemistry
Structure of Copper sulfate pentahydrate (CAS NO.7758-99-8):
Molecular Formula: CuSO4·5H2O
Molecular Weight: 249.6796
EINECS: 231-847-6
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 62.94 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 330 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 3.35E-05 mmHg at 25 °C
Density: 2.284 g/mL
Melting point: 110 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Storage tempreture: Store at RT
Water solubility: 320 g/L (20 °C)
Appearance: Blue crystalline granules or powder
IUPAC Name: Copper sulfate pentahydrate
Canonical SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Cu+2]
InChI: InChI=1S/Cu.H2O4S.5H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);5*1H2/q+2;;;;;;/p-2
InChIKey: JZCCFEFSEZPSOG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Product Category of Copper sulfate pentahydrate (CAS NO.7758-99-8): Food & Beverage;Reagents for analysis of carbohydrates
Uses
Copper sulfate pentahydrate (CAS NO.7758-99-8) is widely used as a fungicide.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bird - wild | LDLo | oral | 300mg/kg (300mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: COMA | Australian Veterinary Journal. Vol. 16, Pg. 147, 1940. |
| dog | LDLo | oral | 60mg/kg (60mg/kg) | "Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1289, 1935. | |
| domestic animals - goat/sheep | LDLo | oral | 5mg/kg (5mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" | Journal of Comparative Pathology. Vol. 82, Pg. 47, 1972. |
| duck | LDLo | oral | 600mg/kg (600mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: COMA | Australian Veterinary Journal. Vol. 16, Pg. 147, 1940. |
| guinea pig | LDLo | subcutaneous | 62mg/kg (62mg/kg) | AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: OTHER (DIRECT) PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC BEHAVIORAL: COMA GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" | British Medical Journal. Vol. 2, Pg. 217, 1913. |
| human | LDLo | oral | 1088mg/kg (1088mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: COMA BLOOD: OTHER HEMOLYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT ANEMIA | Indian Practitioner. Vol. 18, Pg. 807, 1965. |
| human | TDLo | oral | 272mg/kg (272mg/kg) | Indian Practitioner. Vol. 18, Pg. 807, 1965. | |
| human | TDLo | oral | 272mg/kg (272mg/kg) | KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES BLOOD: OTHER HEMOLYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT ANEMIA | Indian Practitioner. Vol. 18, Pg. 807, 1965. |
| mammal (species unspecified) | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 7500ug/kg (7.5mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS | Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 55, Pg. 337, 1982. |
| man | LDLo | unreported | 221mg/kg (221mg/kg) | "Poisoning; Toxicology, Symptoms, Treatments," 2nd ed., Arena, J.M., Springfield, IL, C.C. Thomas, 1970Vol. 2, Pg. 73, 1970. | |
| man | TDLo | oral | 429mg/kg (429mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SLEEP VASCULAR: BP LOWERING NOT CHARACTERIZED IN AUTONOMIC SECTION | Gekkan Yakuji. Pharmaceuticals Monthly. Vol. 41, Pg. 193, 1999. |
| mouse | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 33mg/kg (33mg/kg) | Biochemical Pharmacology. Vol. 14, Pg. 289, 1965. | |
| pigeon | LDLo | oral | 1gm/kg (1000mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: COMA | Australian Veterinary Journal. Vol. 16, Pg. 147, 1940. |
| rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 18700ug/kg (18.7mg/kg) | Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 53(4), Pg. 78, 1988. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 300mg/kg (300mg/kg) | "Agricultural Chemicals," Thomson, W.T., 4 vols., Fresno, CA, Thomson Publications, 1976/77 revisionVol. 2, Pg. 182, 1977. | |
| rat | LD50 | skin | > 2gm/kg (2000mg/kg) | Nippon Noyaku Gakkaishi. Journal of the Pesticide Science Society of Japan. Vol. 18, Pg. S161, 1993. |
Consensus Reports
Copper and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List.
Safety Profile
Hazard Codes: 
Xn,
N,
Xi
Risk Statements: 50-52/53-36/37/38-20/21/22
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R50:Very toxic to aquatic organisms. .
R52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements: 22-60-61-26-36
S22:Do not breathe dust.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
S60:This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
RIDADR：UN 3288 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany：2
RTECS：GL8900000
PackingGroup：III
HS Code：28332500
A human poison by an unspecified route. Moderately toxic to humans by ingestion. An experimental poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. Human systemic effects by ingestion: jaundice, unspecified urinary system effects and hemolysis. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx.
Standards and Recommendations
ACGIH TLV: TWA (fume) 0.2 mg/m3; (dust, mist) 1 mg(Cu)/m3
Specification
Copper sulfate pentahydrate , its cas register number is 7758-99-8. It also can be called Copper (II) sulfate ; Copper(2+) sulfate (1:1) pentahydrate ; and Blue Copperas .