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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula Cu
Molecular Weight 63.546
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of COPPER

SMILES

[Cu]

InChI

InChIKey=RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/Cu

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Molecular Formula Cu
Molecular Weight 63.546
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

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.

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Preventing
CU-7

PubMed

Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
789U1901C5
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version