Applications
Copper(II) acetate is used in biochemical applications such as DNA extraction. It is used as a source of copper in inorganic synthesis, an oxidizing agent and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. It is also used to couple two terminal alkynes to make a 1,3-diyne. It is widely used in pigments, manufacture of paris green, in textile dyeing, skin conditioner in cosmetics, and as antioxidant and stabilizer in food grade polymers.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.