| Agent Name |
Copper II acetate |
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| CAS Number |
142-71-2 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4-O2.1/2Cu |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Acetate de cuivre [French]; Acetic acid copper(2+) salt; Acetic acid, copper(II) salt (2:1); Acetic acid, cupric salt; Copper acetate (Cu(C2H3O2)2); Copper acetate (Cu(OAc)2); Copper diacetate; Copper(2+) acetate; Copper(2+) diacetate; Crystallized verdigris; Crystals of venus; Cupric acetate; Cupric diacetate; Neutral verdigris; Octan mednaty [Czech]; Venus copper; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Blue-green hydroscopic solid; [HSDB] Green crystals, soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make Paris Green; Used as a fungicide, catalyst, ceramic pigment, mildew preventative, shark repellent, and veterinary medication; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] May cause severe eye injury; [CAMEO] Harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1297-1302] See "Copper." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COPPER(II) ACETATE
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