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)
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Purity (%)

100

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Potassium cyanide, ACS, 96.0% min
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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
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Potassium cyanide, 97+%
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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
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Potassium cyanide, 96% (ACS)
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Potassium cyanide, 96% (ACS)
Formula:KCN
Purity:96%
Color and Shape:white pwdr.
Molecular weight:65.12
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Potassium Cyanide
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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:Neat
Molecular weight:65.12
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Potassium cyanide
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Formula:KCN
Purity:≥ 97.0%
Color and Shape:White granular powder
Molecular weight:65.12
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