Copper citrate

CAS: 866-82-0

Ref. 3D-AAA86682

Product Information

• Name: Copper citrate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Copper citrate is a metal chelate that has been used for many purposes. It can be used as an antimicrobial agent, in wastewater treatment, and as a diagnostic tool. The structure of this compound is composed of citric acid, copper ions, and sodium ions. Copper citrate has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria. This product is used in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections by binding to copper ions in urine and forming a blue-green color. The structural analysis of the metal chelate was shown using X-ray crystallography with wild-type strains of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 315.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₄Cu₂O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder