| Identification | |
| Name: | copper(ii) nitrate hydrate |
| Synonyms: | Copper nitrate trihydrate; Cupric nitrate trihydrate |
| CAS: | 10031-43-3 |
| EINECS: | 221-838-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cu(NO3)2?3(H2O) |
| Molecular Weight: | 241.6 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/Cu.2NO3/c;2*2-1(3)4/q+2;2*-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1479 |
| Density: | g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Strong oxidant - may ignite combustible material. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with anhydrides, ammonia, amides, cyanides. |
| Water Solubility: | soluble |
| Solubility: | soluble |
| Appearance: | blue crystalline solid |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| HS Code: | 28342930 |
| Color: | Large, blue-green, orthorhombic crystals |
| Usage: | In combination with acetic anhydride, is an effective reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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