Copper (II) Nitrate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Cupric nitrate, this compound is a salt of copper and nitrate. The reagent is available as a crystalline blue powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 114.5 C, and a boiling point of 170C. Copper (II) Nitrate can be prepared by hydration of the anhydrous material or by treating copper metal with an aqueous solution of silver nitrate or concentrated nitric acid. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 10031-43-3 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Cu(NO3)2.3H2O Molecular weight: 241.60 Assay: Minimum 95 - 103% Copper (II) Nitrate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Copper (II) Nitrate is usually converted to copper(II) oxide, which is used as catalyst for a variety of processes in organic chemistry. Copper nitrate is also used for the nitration of aromatic compounds when used together with acetic anhydride. It is additionally found in some pyrotechnics. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.