7798-23-4

Light blue powder

A research in 2024 discussed the potential of copper(II) phosphate as a new promising heterogenous catalyst for the degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) in the presence of H2O2 and/or visible light (λ > 400 nm)^[1].

Copper(II) phosphate trihydrate, Cu3(PO4)2·3H2O, [7798-23-4], MW 434.61, is a pale-blue powder that is insoluble in cold water and slightly soluble in hot water, but it dissolves in ammonia solution and mineral acids. It is prepared by the reaction of copper(II) sulfate solution with soluble alkali phosphates and it precipitates as a voluminous, almost gelatinous material. Copper(II) phosphate trihydrate is used as a corrosion inhibitor and fungicide.

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[1] Rozmyślak, M., Walkowiak, A., Frankowski, M., & Wolski, L. (2024). Copper(II) phosphate as a promising catalyst for the degradation of ciprofloxacin via photo-assisted Fenton-like process. Scientific Reports, 14 1, 7007. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-57542-9