Potassium cyanide, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11466790	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L13273.22	100 g
11476790	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L13273.36	500 g

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.

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.

Applications
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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 151-50-8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 65.116
• InChI Key: NNFCIKHAZHQZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 9032
• SMILES: [C-]#N.[K+]

• Molecular Formula: CKN
• MDL Number: MFCD00011397
• Synonym: potassium cyanide, potassium cyanide k cn, cyanide of potassium, caswell no. 688a, zyankali, kalium cyanid german, unii-mqd255m2zo, rcra waste number p098, cyanure de potassium french
• IUPAC Name: potassium;cyanide

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1625°C
• CAS: 151-50-8
• Linear Formula: KCN
• UN Number: UN1680
• Merck Index: 14,7626
• Solubility Information: Highly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol,glycerol,and formamide. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
• SMILES: [C-]#N.[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 65.116
• Formula Weight: 65.12
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium cyanide

• Melting Point: 634°C
• Molecular Formula: CKN
• MDL Number: MFCD00011397
• Beilstein: 4652394
• Synonym: potassium cyanide, potassium cyanide k cn, cyanide of potassium, caswell no. 688a, zyankali, kalium cyanid german, unii-mqd255m2zo, rcra waste number p098, cyanure de potassium french
• InChI Key: NNFCIKHAZHQZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: potassium;cyanide
• PubChem CID: 9032
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Density: 1.52

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.

P234-P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P314-P330-P361-P363-P390-P501c

H290-H300+H310+H330-H372

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Potassium cyanide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• 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

Hazard Statement

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium cyanide

RUO – Research Use Only