ContaminantDB: Copper formate

Identification Taxonomy Biological Properties Physical Properties Toxicity Profile Spectra Concentrations Links References Targets (6)XML

Record Information

Version

1.0

Creation Date

2009-06-19 21:58:28 UTC

Update Date

2026-04-05 17:49:06 UTC

Accession Number

CHEM001049

Identification

Common Name

Copper formate

Class

Small Molecule

Description

Copper formate is a chemical compound of copper. Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. Copper is an essential elements in plants and animals as it is required for the normal functioning of more than 30 enzymes. It occurs naturally throughout the environment in rocks, soil, water, and air. (4, 5)

Contaminant Sources

T3DB toxins

Contaminant Type

Copper Compound
Industrial/Workplace Toxin
Inorganic Compound
Organic Compound
Organometallic
Synthetic Compound

Chemical Structure

MOL SDF PDB SMILES InChI

Synonyms

Value	Source
Copper formic acid	Generator
Ammonium tetraformate	MeSH
Formic acid, ammonium (2:1) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, ammonium (4:1) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, calcium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, copper (+2) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, cromium (+3), sodium (4:1:1) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, lead salt	MeSH
Formic acid, lithium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, magnesium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, nickel (+2) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, rubidium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, strontium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, thallium (+1) salt	MeSH
Nickel formate dihydrate	MeSH
Formate	MeSH
Formic acid, aluminum salt	MeSH
Formic acid, copper salt	MeSH
Formic acid, copper, ammonium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, cromium (+3) salt	MeSH
Ammonium formate	MeSH
Cobalt(II) formate dihydrate	MeSH
Formic acid	MeSH
Formic acid, ammonium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, cadmium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, copper, nickel salt	MeSH
Formic acid, lead (+2) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, nickel salt	MeSH
Formic acid, potassium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, sodium salt, 13C-labeled	MeSH
Mafusol	MeSH
Sodium formate	MeSH
Calcium formate	MeSH
Formic acid, 14C-labeled	MeSH
Formic acid, cesium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, cobalt (+2) salt	MeSH
Formic acid, sodium salt	MeSH
Formic acid, sodium salt, 14C-labeled	MeSH
Formic acid, zinc salt	MeSH
Lithium formate	MeSH
Methanoic acid	MeSH
Chromic formate	MeSH
Cupric formate	MeSH
Zinc formate	MeSH
Lead formate	MeSH
Magnesium formate	MeSH
Nickel formate	MeSH
Aluminum formate	MeSH
Cobaltous formate	MeSH
Strontium formate	MeSH
Potassium formate	MeSH

Chemical Formula

C₂H₂CuO₄

Average Molecular Mass

153.581 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

152.925 g/mol

CAS Registry Number

544-19-4

IUPAC Name

(formyloxy)cuprio formate

Traditional Name

cupric formate

SMILES

O=CO[Cu]OC=O

InChI Identifier

InChI=1S/2CH2O2.Cu/c2*2-1-3;/h2*1H,(H,2,3);/q;;+2/p-2

InChI Key

HFDWIMBEIXDNQS-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Chemical Taxonomy

Description

belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acid salts. These are ionic derivatives of carboxylic acid.

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Super Class

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Sub Class

Carboxylic acid derivatives

Direct Parent

Carboxylic acid salts

Alternative Parents

Substituents

Carboxylic acid salt
Organic transition metal salt
Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
Carboxylic acid
Organic oxygen compound
Organic oxide
Hydrocarbon derivative
Organic copper salt
Organic salt
Organooxygen compound
Carbonyl group
Aliphatic acyclic compound

Molecular Framework

Not Available

External Descriptors

Not Available

Biological Properties

Status

Detected and Not Quantified

Origin

Exogenous

Cellular Locations

Cytoplasm
Extracellular

Biofluid Locations

Not Available

Tissue Locations

Not Available

Pathways

Not Available

Applications

Not Available

Biological Roles

Not Available

Chemical Roles

Not Available

Physical Properties

State

Solid

Appearance

Blue crystals.

Experimental Properties

Property	Value
Melting Point	Not Available
Boiling Point	Not Available
Solubility	Not Available

Predicted Properties

Property	Value	Source
Water Solubility	272 g/L	ALOGPS
logP	-0.1	ALOGPS
logP	-1.1	ChemAxon
logS	0.25	ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)	-6.2	ChemAxon
Physiological Charge	0	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count	2	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count	0	ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area	52.6 Å²	ChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count	4	ChemAxon
Refractivity	14.45 m³·mol⁻¹	ChemAxon
Polarizability	8.24 Å³	ChemAxon
Number of Rings	0	ChemAxon
Bioavailability	1	ChemAxon
Rule of Five	Yes	ChemAxon
Ghose Filter	No	ChemAxon
Veber's Rule	No	ChemAxon
MDDR-like Rule	No	ChemAxon

Spectra

Spectrum Type	Description	Splash Key	View
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive	splash10-0udi-0900000000-5991fab474993fe9ee3d	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive	splash10-0zi0-0900000000-142bb950f08fdae027fd	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive	splash10-0097-9300000000-0ca696d64edd22575be5	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative	splash10-0uk9-0900000000-591974c56682e37bed6e	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative	splash10-0udi-2900000000-5341a9dc5403dfb894f6	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative	splash10-0006-9400000000-3530bd4c83b1527d2f45	Spectrum

Toxicity Profile

Route of Exposure

Oral (4) ; inhalation (4) ; dermal (4)

Mechanism of Toxicity

Excess copper is sequestered within hepatocyte lysosomes, where it is complexed with metallothionein. Copper hepatotoxicity is believed to occur when the lysosomes become saturated and copper accumulates in the nucleus, causing nuclear damage. This damage is possibly a result of oxidative damage, including lipid peroxidation. Copper inhibits the sulfhydryl group enzymes such as glucose-6-phosphate 1-dehydrogenase, glutathione reductase, and paraoxonases, which protect the cell from free oxygen radicals. It also influences gene expression and is a co-factor for oxidative enzymes such as cytochrome C oxidase and lysyl oxidase. In addition, the oxidative stress induced by copper is thought to activate acid sphingomyelinase, which lead to the production of ceramide, an apoptotic signal, as well as cause hemolytic anemia. Copper-induced emesis results from stimulation of the vagus nerve. (4, 9, 1, 7)

Metabolism

Copper is mainly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, but it can also be inhalated and absorbed dermally. It passes through the basolateral membrane, possibly via regulatory copper transporters, and is transported to the liver and kidney bound to serum albumin. The liver is the critical organ for copper homoeostasis. In the liver and other tissues, copper is stored bound to metallothionein, amino acids, and in association with copper-dependent enzymes, then partitioned for excretion through the bile or incorporation into intra- and extracellular proteins. The transport of copper to the peripheral tissues is accomplished through the plasma attached to serum albumin, ceruloplasmin or low-molecular-weight complexes. Copper may induce the production of metallothionein and ceruloplasmin. The membrane-bound copper transporting adenosine triphosphatase (Cu-ATPase) transports copper ions into and out of cells. Physiologically normal levels of copper in the body are held constant by alterations in the rate and amount of copper absorption, compartmental distribution, and excretion. (4, 6)

Toxicity Values

Not Available

Lethal Dose

10 to 20 grams for an adult human (copper salts). (8)

Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)

No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).

Uses/Sources

Not Available

Minimum Risk Level

Acute Oral: 0.01 mg/kg/day (3) Intermediate Oral: 0.01 mg/kg/day (3)

Health Effects

People must absorb small amounts of copper every day because copper is essential for good health, however, high levels of copper can be harmful. Very-high doses of copper can cause damage to your liver and kidneys, and can even cause death. Copper may induce allergic responses in sensitive individuals. (5, 6)

Symptoms

Breathing high levels of copper can cause irritation of the nose and throat. Ingesting high levels of copper can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and respiratory difficulty. (5, 6)

Treatment

Not Available

Concentrations

Not Available

External Links

DrugBank ID

Not Available

HMDB ID

Not Available

FooDB ID

Not Available

Phenol Explorer ID

Not Available

KNApSAcK ID

Not Available

BiGG ID

Not Available

BioCyc ID

Not Available

METLIN ID

Not Available

PDB ID

Not Available

Wikipedia Link

Not Available

Chemspider ID

Not Available

ChEBI ID

Not Available

PubChem Compound ID

10999

Kegg Compound ID

Not Available

YMDB ID

Not Available

ECMDB ID

Not Available

References

Synthesis Reference

Not Available

MSDS

Not Available

General References

Not Available

Copper formate (CHEM001049)

Structure for CHEM001049: Copper formate