Cupric sulfate pentahydrateProduct ingredient for Cupric sulfate

Name
Cupric sulfate pentahydrate
Drug Entry
Cupric sulfate

Cupric sulfate is a salt created by treating cupric oxide with sulfuric acid. This forms as large, bright blue crystals containing five molecules of water (CuSO4∙5H2O) and is also known as blue vitriol. The anhydrous salt is created by heating the hydrate to 150 °C (300 °F). Cupric sulfate is used primarily for agricultural purposes, as a pesticide, germicide, feed additive, and soil additive. Some of its secondary uses are as a raw material in the preparation of other copper compounds, as a reagent in analytic chemistry, as an electrolyte for batteries and electroplating baths, and in medical practice as a locally applied fungicide, bactericide, and astringent 9.

Copper is an essential trace element and an important catalyst for heme synthesis and iron absorption. After zinc and iron, copper is the third most abundant trace element found in the human body. Copper is a noble metal and its properties include high thermal and electrical conductivity, low corrosion, alloying ability, and malleability. Copper is a component of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) and the release of copper is necessary for their important contraceptive effects. The average daily intake of copper in the USA is approximately 1 mg Cu with the diet being a primary source 5.

Interestingly, the dysregulation of copper has been studied with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, such as Wilson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Data from clinical observations of the neurotoxic effects of copper may provide the basis for future treatments affecting copper and its homeostasis 15.

Accession Number
DBSALT002501
Structure
Synonyms
Copper sulfate pentahydrate / copper(II) sulfate, pentahydrate / Cupric sulfate
UNII
LRX7AJ16DT
CAS Number
7758-99-8
Weight
Average: 249.685
Monoisotopic: 248.934153687
Chemical Formula
CuH10O9S
InChI Key
JZCCFEFSEZPSOG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/Cu.H2O4S.5H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);5*1H2/q+2;;;;;;/p-2
IUPAC Name
copper(2+) pentahydrate sulfate
SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.[Cu++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O
KEGG Drug
D03613
ChemSpider
22871
ChEBI
31440
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility45.7 mg/mLALOGPS
logP-0.12ALOGPS
logP-0.84Chemaxon
logS-0.67ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)-3Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-2Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area80.26 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count0Chemaxon
Refractivity11.53 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability5.81 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings0Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon