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Cyanamide, 50% w/w aq. soln., stab., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
It is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Cyanamide was used as nitrogen source in thermal transformation of metal oxide nanoparticles into nanocrystalline metal nitrides. It was used in the synthesis of mesoporous graphitic C3N4. Cyanamide in aqueous solution or in the form of its calcium salt is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It is a potent inhibitor of liver aldehyde dehydrogenases.
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It is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Cyanamide was used as nitrogen source in thermal transformation of metal oxide nanoparticles into nanocrystalline metal nitrides. It was used in the synthesis of mesoporous graphitic C3N4. Cyanamide in aqueous solution or in the form of its calcium salt is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It is a potent inhibitor of liver aldehyde dehydrogenases.
Solubility
Soluble in water (85 g/100 ml (25°C). Soluble in organic solvents.
Notes
May form precipitate on storage
Specifications
Density
1.06
pH
4.2
Flash Point
None
Odor
Odorless
Refractive Index
1.395
Linear Formula
H2NCN
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN2922
Beilstein
1732569
Sensitivity
Light sensitive; May form a precipitate
Hazard Category
H301+H311-H314-H317-H335-H351-H361fd-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H301-H314-H312-H319-H317
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
206-992-3
RTECSNumber
GS5950000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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