Copper gluconate

Copper gluconate

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Systematic (IUPAC) name
Copper(II) gluconate
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com	Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
MedlinePlus	a601072
Routes of administration	Oral
Identifiers
CAS Number	527-09-3 Y
ATC code	V03AB20 (WHO)
PubChem	CID: 10692
ChemSpider	19953452 Y
Chemical data
Formula	C12H22CuO14
Molecular mass	453.8
SMILES [Cu+].O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C([O-])=O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O7.Cu/c7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/t2-,3-,4+,5-;/m1./s1 Y Key:GYBISRSPJWPCSL-JJKGCWMISA-M Y
Physical data
Melting point	156 °C (313 °F)
Solubility in water	30 mg/mL (20 °C)
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Copper gluconate is the copper salt of D-gluconic acid. It is an odorless light blue or blue-green crystal or powder which is easily soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol.

Uses

• Dietary supplement—metabolizable copper to treat copper deficiency.
• Used to treat acne vulgaris, common cold, hypertension, premature labor, Leishmaniasis, visceral postoperative complications.
• Ingredient of Retsyn.

Side effects

Toxic in large amounts. Side effects from too much copper gluconate may include breathing problems, chest pain, stomach upset, and rash or hives.

External links

• Copper gluconate monograph at Drugs.com