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Potassium cyanide, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
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% |
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Safety and Handling
- Potassium cyanide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P405-Store locked up.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium cyanide
RUO – Research Use Only
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