CAS 151-50-8

Potassium cyanide

Description:

Potassium cyanide (KCN) is a highly toxic inorganic compound characterized by its white crystalline appearance, which is soluble in water and has a faint bitter almond odor. It is composed of potassium ions (K⁺) and cyanide ions (CN⁻), the latter being the source of its toxicity. KCN is primarily used in various industrial applications, including electroplating, metal extraction, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. Due to the presence of cyanide, it poses significant health risks, as it can inhibit cellular respiration by binding to cytochrome c oxidase in the mitochondria, leading to asphyxiation at the cellular level. Safety measures are crucial when handling this compound, as exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. In addition to its industrial uses, potassium cyanide has historical significance in criminal cases and suicides, further emphasizing the need for stringent regulations and awareness regarding its hazardous nature. Proper storage and disposal methods are essential to mitigate environmental and health risks associated with this substance.

Formula: CKN

InChI: InChI=1S/CN.K/c1-2;

InChI key: InChIKey=YUZRZFQHUCKACF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C([K])#N

Synonyms:

• (cyano-kappaC)potassium
• Ai3-28749
• Brn 4652394
• Caswell No. 688A
• Cianuro De Potasio
• Cyanide of potassium
• Cyanide salts
• Cyanure de potassium
• Cyanure de potassium [French]
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 599600
• Feratox
• Hsdb 1245
• Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt
• Hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts
• Kalium cyanid
• Kalium cyanid [German]
• Kaliumcyanid
• M-44 capsules (potassium cyanide)
• Potassiuim cyanide
• Potassium cyanide (K(CN))
• Potassium cyanide [UN1680] [Poison]
• RCRA waste no. P098
• RCRA waste number P098
• Un1680
• Un3413
• Unii-Mqd255M2Zo
• 4-02-00-00050 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• Potassium cyanide
• MeSH ID: D011190
• Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt (1:1)

Potassium cyanide, ACS, 96.0% min

CAS: 151-50-8

KCN 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 ch

Formula: CKN

Purity: 96.0%

Molecular weight: 65.12

Ref: 02-012136

Potassium cyanide, 97+%

CAS: 151-50-8

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 reagen

Formula: CKN

Purity: 97+%

Color and Shape: White, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or granules

Molecular weight: 65.12

Ref: 02-L13273

Potassium cyanide, 96% (ACS)

CAS: 151-50-8

Potassium cyanide, 96% (ACS)

Formula: KCN

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: white pwdr.

Molecular weight: 65.12

Ref: 08-93-1916

Potassium Cyanide

Controlled Product

CAS: 151-50-8

Applications Potassium Cyanide, a reagent widely used in organic synthesis for the preparation of nitriles and carboxylic acids, particularly in the von Richter reaction.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Kollenz, G. et al.: Org. Prep. Proc. Int., 12, 244 (1980); Subramanian, L. R.: Sci. Synth., 19, 173 (2004);

Formula: CKN

Color and Shape: White To Off-White

Molecular weight: 65.12

Ref: TR-P695050

Potassium cyanide

CAS: 151-50-8

Formula: KCN

Purity: ≥ 97.0%

Color and Shape: White granular powder

Molecular weight: 65.12

Ref: 7W-GK8362