Cuprous thiocyanate

CAS : 1111-67-7

Ref. 3D-FC139269

Informations sur le produit

• Nom: Cuprous thiocyanate
• Synonymes: Copper(I) thiocyanate, Copper monothiocyanate, Copper thiocyanate, Copper thiocyanate (Cu(NCS)), Copper thiocyanate (CuCNS), Copper(1+) Thiocyanate, Copper(2+) Bis(Thiocyanate), Copper(I) thiocyanide, CuSCN, Cuprous Thiocyanate, Cuprous thiocyanate (CuCNS), Thiocyanic acid, copper(1+) salt, Thiocyanic acid, copper(1+) salt (1:1)

Description

Cuprous thiocyanate is a copper compound that is used as an antimicrobial agent. It has been shown to be effective against gram-positive bacteria and can be used as a topical treatment for wounds. Cuprous thiocyanate is synthesized by reacting copper chloride with potassium dichromate and thiocyanic acid. The reaction mechanism of cuprous thiocyanate involves the formation of a complex between copper ions and hydrogen fluoride, which leads to the release of a proton. This proton then reacts with water to form hydrogen gas, which causes the release of hydrogen cyanide, an intermediate in the reaction pathway. Hydrogen cyanide binds to oxygen atoms in water molecules to form hydrocyanic acid (HCN). Hydrocyanic acid then reacts with sulfhydryl groups on proteins, changing their shape and causing them to denature or unfold. The ability of cuprous thiocyanate to denature proteins makes it useful in treating wounds

• Marque: Biosynth

Propriétés chimiques

• Masse moléculaire: 121.63 g/mol
• Formule: CuSCN
• Degré de pureté: Min. 95%