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CAS 13746-66-2

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Potassium ferricyanide

Description:
Potassium ferricyanide, with the chemical formula K3[Fe(CN)6], is a bright red crystalline compound commonly used in various applications, including photography, electrochemistry, and as a laboratory reagent. It is a salt formed from the combination of potassium ions and ferricyanide anions. The compound is known for its stability and solubility in water, producing a deep red solution. Potassium ferricyanide is non-toxic and is often used in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, as well as in the detection of certain metal ions due to its ability to form colored complexes. It is also utilized in the production of blue pigments, such as Prussian blue, through a reaction with ferrous ions. Despite its stability, it should be handled with care, as it can release cyanide ions under certain conditions, which are toxic. Overall, potassium ferricyanide is a versatile compound with significant importance in both industrial and laboratory settings.
Formula:C6FeN6·3K
InChI:InChI=1S/6CN.Fe.3K/c6*1-2;;;;/q6*-1;+3;3*+1
InChI key:InChIKey=BYGOPQKDHGXNCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:[Fe+3]([C-]#N)([C-]#N)([C-]#N)([C-]#N)([C-]#N)[C-]#N.[K+]
Synonyms:
  • Ferrate(3-), hexacyano-, tripotassium
  • Ferrate(3-), hexakis(cyano-C)-, tripotassium
  • Ferrate(3-), hexakis(cyano-C)-, tripotassium, (OC-6-11)-
  • Ferrate(3-), hexakis(cyano-κC)-, potassium (1:3), (OC-6-11)-
  • Hexacianoferrato De Tripotasio
  • Hexacyanoferrate de tripotassium
  • Iron potassium cyanide (FeK3(CN)6)
  • Iron potassium cyanide (FeK<sub>3</sub>(CN)<sub>6</sub>)
  • Kalium-Hexacyanoferrat(Iii)
  • Potassium Hexacyanoferrate
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