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Potassium thiocyanate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Potassium thiocyanate is used in the preparation of ethylenesulfide, lead thiocyante, which is used in the conversion of acyl chloride to thiocyanates. It is also used in solid state NMR of heavy-metal nuclei which results in the preparation of several mercury-thiocyanate and selenocyanate compounds as potential models. It finds application in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It is also used in moisturizers and oral care products.
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Potassium thiocyanate is used in the preparation of ethylenesulfide, lead thiocyante, which is used in the conversion of acyl chloride to thiocyanates. It is also used in solid state NMR of heavy-metal nuclei which results in the preparation of several mercury-thiocyanate and selenocyanate compounds as potential models. It finds application in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It is also used in moisturizers and oral care products.
Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone and alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Air, light and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with nitric acids, active halogen compounds and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point
172°C to 175°C
Density
1.89
pH
5.3 to 8.5
Boiling Point
500°C (decomposition)
Odor
Odorless
Quantity
500 g
Beilstein
3594799
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Merck Index
14,7691
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,acetone and alcohol.
Hazard Category
H302+H312+H332
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H312-H332
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P312-P330-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber
206-370-1
RTECSNumber
XL1925000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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