Cupric gluconate

Agent Name
Cupric gluconate
CAS Number
527-09-3
Formula
C12-H22-Cu-O14
Major Category
Metals
Cupric gluconate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bis(D-gluconato-O1,O2)copper; Copper D-gluconate (1:2); Copper gluconate; Copper(2+) D-gluconate, (1:2); Copper(II) gluconate; Copper, bis (D-gluconato-O(sup 1),O(sup 2))-; Copper, bis(D-gluconato)-; Copper, bis(D-gluconato-O1,O2)-; Gluconic acid, copper(2+) salt; Gluconic acid, copper(2+) salt (2:1), D-; Gluconic acid, copper(2+) salt (2:1), d-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Light blue odorless solid; [HSDB] Light blue powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in dietary supplements, oral deodorants, and feed additives; [HSDB] Used as a synergist and nutritional supplement for foods; [FDA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Copper."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Cu
PEL (OSHA)
1 mg/m3, as Cu
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction (Cu, inorganic cmpnds)
IDLH (NIOSH)
100 mg/m3, as Cu

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: