2640. Cupric Gluconate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 527-09-3
Bis(d-gluconato-κO1,κO2) copper; copper(II) gluconate.
C12H22CuO14; mol wt 453.84.
C 31.76%, H 4.89%, Cu 14.00%, O 49.35%.
Cu[CH2OH(CHOH)4CO2]2.

Description and references

Prepd from gluconic acid and basic cupric carbonate: Suzuki et al., JP 63 2889 (1963 to Dainippon), C.A. 59, 11264c (1963).

Derivative

Hydrate.

Properties

Light blue to bluish-green, odorless crystals or cryst powder. Astringent taste. Soly in water 30 g/100 ml at 25°; slightly sol in alc. Practically insol in most other organic solvents.

Use

Oral deodorant.

Therapeutic Category

Copper supplement.

Keywords

Replenishers/Supplements; Copper