Copper Sulfate
Introduction
Copper Sulfate, commonly supplied as Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate, is an important source of copper used in animal nutrition. Copper is an essential trace mineral required for a range of physiological and metabolic functions, including iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, antioxidant defense, energy metabolism, and normal immune function.
In animal feed, copper sulfate is commonly incorporated into mineral premixes, compound feeds, and nutritional supplements to help meet animals’ dietary copper requirements.
CAS
7758-98-7 — Copper Sulfate Anhydrous
7758-99-8 — Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate
Important: For animal feed products, Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate is a very common commercial form. If your actual product is pentahydrate, I recommend using CAS 7758-99-8 rather than 7758-98-7 on the product page.
Molecular Formula
- Copper Sulfate: CuSOâ‚„
- Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate: CuSO₄·5H₂O
Structural Formula
CuSOâ‚„ for anhydrous Copper Sulfate.
For Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate:
CuSO₄·5H₂O
Physicochemical Properties
Anhydrous Copper Sulfate is generally a white to off-white crystalline powder and is readily hygroscopic. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol.
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate, the commonly used commercial form, is typically characterized by its blue crystalline appearance and is readily soluble in water. It should be stored in a dry, well-sealed environment to protect the product from excessive moisture.
Application
Copper Sulfate is widely used as a trace mineral feed additive for poultry, swine, livestock, ruminants, and other animal nutrition applications.
Copper is an essential trace element involved in numerous biological processes, including iron utilization, hemoglobin formation, connective tissue development, energy metabolism, antioxidant defense, and immune function.
Adequate dietary copper supplementation helps:
- Meet animals’ essential copper requirements
- Support normal growth and development
- Contribute to iron metabolism and blood formation
- Support connective tissue and bone development
- Contribute to normal energy metabolism
- Support antioxidant defense systems
- Maintain normal immune and physiological functions
- Help prevent copper deficiency
- Support overall animal health and production performance
Copper Sulfate can be incorporated into mineral premixes, vitamin-mineral premixes, compound feed, and other animal nutritional formulations according to species-specific nutritional requirements and applicable feed regulations.
