Benedict's Reagent exhibits clearly defined physical and chemical properties. It belongs to the copper(II) salt family, with a molecular formula of C7H10CuNa2O15S and a molecular weight of 475.74. Its structure suggests that it may function as a complexing agent due to the presence of copper and oxygen atoms. Handling requires caution due to its potential reactivity. Benedict's Reagent is primarily used in analytical chemistry for various qualitative tests, particularly for the detection of sugars and organic acids.

• CAS Number: 63126-89-6
• Exact Mass: 474.883176
• Molecular Formula: C7H10CuNa2O15S
• Molecular Weight: 475.74