Description

Cupric Citrate is a coordination compound formed from copper(II) ions and citric acid, known by the CAS registry number 10402-15-0. This compound serves as a vital source of bioavailable copper, essential for numerous biochemical and industrial processes. It is a key material for manufacturers in the nutritional supplement, food fortification, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a consistent and high-purity copper source.

Application

• Nutritional Supplements & Animal Feed: Used as a copper source in vitamin-mineral premixes and feed additives for livestock and aquaculture.
• Food Fortification: Employed to enrich foods and beverages, addressing dietary copper deficiencies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a starting material or catalyst in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and biochemical research.
• Catalyst & Specialty Chemistry: Utilized in various organic synthesis reactions and as a component in catalytic systems.
• Wood Preservation & Fungicides: Incorporated into formulations for its fungicidal properties in protecting wood and other materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Citrate
CAS No.	10402-15-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4Cu2O7 • 2½ H2O
Molecular Weight	360.21 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Copper(II) Citrate; Dicopper Citrate; Citric Acid Copper Salt; Copper Citrate Tribasic; Cupric Citrate Tribasic; Triaquacopper(II) Dicitratocuprate(II); Copper Citrate
EINECS	233-875-0

Quality Control

Our Cupric Citrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for food, nutritional, and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal limits, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light blue to bluish-green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu Content)	34.0% - 36.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 14.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 2 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.