Ammonium thiocyanate, ACS, 97.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Fertilizers, photography, fabric dyeing, zinc coating, electroplating, and as a separator of Zr and Hf

Ammonium thiocyanate has many uses in manufacturing chemicals such as metal thiocyanates [CuSCN, Ca(SCN)₂, NaSCN, KSCN], and in a number of pharmaceuticals. It is used in freezing solutions, pickling, printing, and corrosion inhibitor against acid gases. It is used in photography industry as a stabilizer or accelerator. Used in fertilizers, fabric dyeing, zinc coating, electroplating, and as a separator of Zr and Hf, also Au and Fe.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1762-95-4
• Molecular Formula: CH4N2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.117
• MDL Number: MFCD00011428
• InChI Key: SOIFLUNRINLCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ammonium thiocyanate, ammoniumrhodanid, thiocyanic acid, ammonium salt, ammonium isothiocyanate, ammonium rhodanate, weedazol tl, trans-aid, ammonium sulfocyanate, ammonium sulfocyanide, rhodanine, ammonium salt
• PubChem CID: 15666
• IUPAC Name: azanium;thiocyanate
• SMILES: C(#N)[S-].[NH4+]

• Melting Point: 147°C to 149°C
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min
• Beilstein: 3595135
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,ethanol,methanol,ammonia,and acetone. Practically insoluble in CHCl₃and ethyl acetate.
• Formula Weight: 76.12
• Grade: ACS
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Density: 1.305
• Chemical Name or Material: Ammonium thiocyanate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ammonium thiocyanate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• 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.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ammonium thiocyanate

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