Copper(II) nitrate hydrate CAS 13778-31-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.13778-31-9
Molecular FormulaCu
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Copper(II) nitrate hydrate CAS 13778-31-9 chemical structure

Description

Copper(II) nitrate hydrate (CAS 13778-31-9), molecular formula CuNO3H2O and molecular weight 143.56 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula CuNO3H2O, Copper(II) nitrate hydrate contains an inorganic composition; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 143.56 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures Copper(II) nitrate hydrate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaCu 2*NO3 H2O
Molecular Weight143.56 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Freely soluble in water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
CAS Registry Year (est.)1960
Nitrogen Atoms1

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