| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | Cu |
| Molecular Weight | 63.546 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
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SMILES
[Cu]
InChI
InChIKey=RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/Cu
COPPER is a heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu. It is commonly used in contraceptive intrauterine devices (IUD) which birth control effectiveness is enhanced by COPPER continuously released into the uterine cavity. Mechanism(s) by which COPPER enhances contraceptive efficacy include interference with sperm transport and fertilization of an egg, and possibly prevention of implantation.
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