Description

Copper Citrate is a coordination compound formed from citric acid and copper, identified by CAS NO 866-82-0. This versatile chemical serves as a vital source of bioavailable copper in various industrial and nutritional applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the animal feed, food fortification, and agricultural sectors seeking a stable, high-purity copper supplement.

Application

• Animal Nutrition: A key trace mineral additive in premixes and complete feeds for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to support metabolic functions and overall health.
• Food Fortification: Used as a nutritional supplement in dietary foods, beverages, and infant formula to prevent copper deficiency.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Incorporated into fertilizers and micronutrient blends to correct copper deficiencies in soil and promote plant growth.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or catalyst in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds.
• Industrial Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry and research as a standard or reagent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper Citrate
CAS No.	866-82-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4Cu2O7 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 315.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(II) Citrate; Cupric Citrate; Citric Acid Copper Salt; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid Copper Salt; Tris(copper) Citrate; Copper Citrate Tribasic
EINECS	212-752-7

Quality Control

Our Copper Citrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for feed, food, and industrial applications. A 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product 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 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 2 mg/kg

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