Copper(II) ethoxide
Agent Name
Copper(II) ethoxide
Alternative Name
Cupric ethoxide
CAS Number
2850-65-9
Formula
C2-H6-O.1/2Cu
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethanol, copper(2 ) salt; Copper diethoxide; Copper ethoxide; Copper II ethoxide; Cupric ethoxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3180; [MSDSonline]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Blue powder with an alcoholic odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1259] Reacts with water; A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [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
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Metal salts of organic compounds, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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