Nomenclature
CAS number: 815-82-7
(2
R,3
R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
copper (2+) salt (1:1).
C
4H
4CuO
6; mol wt 211.62.
C 22.70%, H 1.91%, Cu 30.03%, O 45.36%.
Description and references
Prepd by reaction of K tartrate with Cu(NO3)2: Kirschner, Kiesling, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 4174 (1960).
Derivative
Trihydrate.
Properties
Green to blue, odorless powder. Slightly sol
in water; sol in acids, alkali solns.Use
In baths for Cu electroplating.