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Potassium cyanide, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Potassium cyanide is widely applied in organic synthesis for the synthesis of many organic compounds, for example in the synthesis of hydantoins, spiro heterocycles, nitriles, carboxylic acids, cyanohydrins and in von richter reaction. It is employed in gold mining, electroplating, and as a reagent in protein characterization.
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Potassium cyanide is widely applied in organic synthesis for the synthesis of many organic compounds, for example in the synthesis of hydantoins, spiro heterocycles, nitriles, carboxylic acids, cyanohydrins and in von richter reaction. It is employed in gold mining, electroplating, and as a reagent in protein characterization.
Solubility
Highly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol, glycerol, and formamide. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Notes
Deliquescent solid. Store in airtight containers. Incompatible with acids.
Specifications
Boiling Point
1625°C
Melting Point
634°C
Quantity
100 g
Linear Formula
KCN
UN Number
UN1680
Beilstein
4652394
Merck Index
14,7626
Solubility Information
Highly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol,glycerol,and formamide. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Formula Weight
65.12
Percent Purity
≥97%
Hazard Category
H290-H300+H310+H330-H372
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
P234-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM CYANIDE, SOLID
EINECSNumber
205-792-3
RTECSNumber
TS8750000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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