Copper gluconate

Copper gluconate

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
ATC code	V03AB20 (WHO)
PubChem	CID 10692
ChemSpider	19953452
Chemical data
Formula	C12H22CuO14
Molar 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 Key:GYBISRSPJWPCSL-JJKGCWMISA-M
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.^[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

1. "产品列表-葡萄糖酸铜" [Product list - copper gluconate]. Liaoyang Tengyuan Food Additives Factory. Retrieved March 29, 2013. (Chinese)
2. "Copper Gluconate". ChemicalLand21. Retrieved March 29, 2013.

External links

• Copper gluconate monograph at Drugs.com