Copper(II) Acetate

Copper(II) acetate is an inorganic compound with the formula Cu(C 2 H 3 O 2 ) 2. Copper(II) acetate has a two hydrates, which contains one or two water molecules. The anhydrous copper(II) acetate is a dark green crystalline solid, and the a hydrate is a dark blue colour.

Synthesis
Copper(II) acetate can be created by heating basic copper carbonate or copper hydroxide with acetic acid.

Reactions
Copper(II) acetate can be used to synthesize copper(I) acetate by heating copper(II) acetate in a suitable solvent like pyridine in an oxygen free atmosphere.

Disposal
Copper(II) acetate poses a threat to aquatic life and should not be thrown away or washed into drains. It can be reduced to iron(III) acetate by the addition of elemental iron to a solution of copper(II) acetate. Iron(III) acetate and copper metal are produced, which can either be recycled or safely thrown away.

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