Copper(II) gluconate

Chemical properties

Copper(II) gluconate, Cu(C6H11O7)2, is a light blue to blue-green, crystalline material that is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol.

The Uses of Copper(II) gluconate

Copper(II) gluconate is used in dietary supplement. It is also used to treat acne vulgaris, common cold, hypertension, premature labor, leishmaniasis and visceral postoperative complications. Further, it is used in oral deodorants and feed additives. In addition to this, it is used as a synergist and nutritional supplement for foods. It is the active component in retsyn used in mints and certs.

The Uses of Copper(II) gluconate

Supplement (trace mineral).

The Uses of Copper(II) gluconate

copper gluconate is cited as having skin-conditioning and skinprotecting functions.

Background

Copper gluconate is a copper salt of D-gluconic acid that displays a light blue to bluish-green color. It is prepared by the reaction of gluconic acid solutions with cupric oxide or basic cupric carbonate. According to the good manufacturing or feeding practice by the FDA, copper gluconate is used as a nutrient or dietary supplement and is generally recognized as safe for use at a level not exceeding 0.005 percent.

Preparation

Copper(II) gluconate is prepared by the dissolution of copper(II) carbonate or copper(II) hydroxide in gluconic acid. It is used as a nutritional supplement for copper deficiency and as a component in oral deodorants.

Definition

ChEBI: Copper gluconate is an organic molecular entity.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Metabolism

Not Available