ContaminantDB: Copper tartrate

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 19:48:23 UTC

Accession Number

CHEM001050

Identification

Common Name

Copper tartrate

Class

Small Molecule

Description

Copper tartrate 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
Organic Compound
Organometallic
Synthetic Compound

Chemical Structure

MOL SDF PDB SMILES InChI

Synonyms

Value	Source
Copper tartric acid	Generator

Chemical Formula

C₄H₄CuO₆

Average Molecular Mass

211.617 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

210.930 g/mol

CAS Registry Number

27004-40-6

IUPAC Name

copper(2+) ion 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate

Traditional Name

copper(2+) ion tartrate

SMILES

[Cu++].OC(C(O)C([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

InChI Identifier

InChI=1S/C4H6O6.Cu/c5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10;/h1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/q;+2/p-2

InChI Key

RSJOBNMOMQFPKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Chemical Taxonomy

Description

belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Super Class

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Hydroxy acids and derivatives

Sub Class

Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives

Direct Parent

Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives

Alternative Parents

Substituents

Beta-hydroxy acid
Short-chain hydroxy acid
Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives
Monosaccharide
Fatty acid
1,2-diol
Carboxylic acid salt
Secondary alcohol
Carboxylic acid derivative
Carboxylic acid
Organic transition metal salt
Organic copper salt
Alcohol
Hydrocarbon derivative
Organic oxygen compound
Carbonyl group
Organic oxide
Organooxygen compound
Organic salt
Aliphatic acyclic compound

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

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

White powder.

Experimental Properties

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

Predicted Properties

Property	Value	Source
Water Solubility	82.7 g/L	ALOGPS
logP	-0.74	ALOGPS
logP	-1.8	ChemAxon
logS	-0.51	ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)	2.72	ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)	-4.3	ChemAxon
Physiological Charge	-2	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count	6	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count	2	ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area	120.72 Å²	ChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count	3	ChemAxon
Refractivity	47.89 m³·mol⁻¹	ChemAxon
Polarizability	10.82 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	splash10-029x-0910000000-235cc589b27f6c22d95b	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive	splash10-059i-9800000000-c7accbe5e8ee3827361e	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive	splash10-0ar9-9600000000-f1e3f4a15d92002875cb	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative	splash10-0pl0-9740000000-d20abaea64ecb861a0f3	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative	splash10-0fk9-9510000000-e7d39b1ea3651abad2a6	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative	splash10-0a4i-9000000000-fd803eb92b3ebc209c90	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

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HMDB ID

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Phenol Explorer ID

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KNApSAcK ID

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BiGG ID

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BioCyc ID

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METLIN ID

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PDB ID

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Wikipedia Link

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Chemspider ID

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ChEBI ID

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PubChem Compound ID

2734041

Kegg Compound ID

Not Available

YMDB ID

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ECMDB ID

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References

Synthesis Reference

Not Available

MSDS

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General References

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Copper tartrate (CHEM001050)

Structure for CHEM001050: Copper tartrate