Copper gluconate

Copper gluconate

Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com	Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
MedlinePlus	a601072
Routes of administration	Oral
ATC code	V03AB20 (WHO)
Identifiers
IUPAC name Copper(II) gluconate
CAS Number	527-09-3 Y
PubChem (CID)	10692
ChemSpider	10242 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.645
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C12H22CuO14
Molar mass	453.8
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
Melting point	156 °C (313 °F)
Solubility in water	30 mg/mL (20 °C)
SMILES C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[Cu+2]
InChI InChI=1S/2C6H12O7.Cu/c2*7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2*2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,3-,4+,5-;/m11./s1 N Key:OCUCCJIRFHNWBP-IYEMJOQQSA-L N
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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.^[1][2]

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.

References

External links

• Copper gluconate monograph at Drugs.com