Description

Cupric Tartrate Hydrate, also known as tartaric acid cupric salt, is a coordination compound of copper and tartaric acid. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and industries involved in catalysis and electroplating processes. The compound is identified by CAS number 946843-80-7.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing heterogeneous catalysts used in organic oxidation reactions.
• Electroplating & Metal Finishing: Used in specialized copper plating baths to produce fine-grained, adherent copper coatings.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of specific anions or as a standard in titrimetry.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of other copper complexes and coordination polymers.
• Educational & Research: Used in academic and industrial research for studying coordination chemistry and crystal growth.
• Pigment & Colorant Studies: Investigated for potential use in producing stable, inorganic colorants and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Tartrate Hydrate
CAS No.	946843-80-7
Molecular Formula	C4H4CuO6 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	211.62 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Copper(II) Tartrate Hydrate; Tartaric Acid Copper(2+) Salt; Cupric Tartrate; Copper Tartrate; DL-Tartaric Acid Copper Salt; Copper Ditartrate; CuTar
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Quality Control

Our Cupric Tartrate Hydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance. While typically supplied as a technical or reagent grade material, specifications can be adjusted to meet specific project requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay (copper content), identity, and loss on drying is provided with every shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue or bluish-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Cu content)	≥ 29.0% (Anhydrous basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %

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