Copper(ii) acetate

Copper(II) acetate, also known as cupric acetate (CAS 142-71-2, EC 205-553-3), is an inorganic copper salt formed from acetic acid and copper. It carries no assigned E-code and is commercially referenced under the names copper acetate and cupric acetate. It falls within the Salts & Minerals category with HS code 29152990.

In agriculture, cupric acetate functions as a fungicide and antimicrobial agent by releasing copper ions that disrupt microbial cell membranes. In chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing, it acts as a catalyst in oxidation reactions and as a pH buffer, controlling acidity in formulation processes. Personal care formulators also incorporate it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Cupric acetate is available in powder form and supplied under REACH compliance for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against relevant pharmacopoeial or technical standards depending on end-use application. Standard industrial packaging applies, with documentation available upon request.