Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate, ACS, 98.5-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate is widely used in anticaking agent for both road and table salt. It is involved in the purification of tin and separation of copper from molybdenum ores. It plays a vital role in the in production of wine and citric acid. In analytical chemistry, it is used to determine the concentration of potassium permanganate. It is in combination with potassium ferricyanide and phosphate buffered solution acts as buffer for beta-galatosidase. Further, it is used as fertilizers for plants.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14459-95-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H6FeK4N6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 422.39
• MDL Number: MFCD00167023
• InChI Key: NLYKFUFIUWPPIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: tetrapotassium hexacyanoironbis(ylium) trihydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+].N#C[Fe++](C#N)(C#N)(C#N)(C#N)C#N

• Melting Point: 69°C to 71°C
• Color: Yellow
• pH: 9.5
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,7631
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 422.39 (368.36 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98.5 to 102.0%
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 1.85
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium ferrocyanide trihydrate

RUO – Research Use Only