Potassium cyanate, 97%

Description

CAS: 590-28-3 | CKNO | 81.12 g/mol

Potassium cyanate is used in gold mining, organic synthesis and electroplating.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 590-28-3
• Molecular Formula: CKNO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 81.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00011411
• InChI Key: GKKCIDNWFBPDBW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium cyanate, kaliumcyanat, kocn, aero cyanate, cyanic acid, potassium salt, alicyanate, bulpur, potassiumcyanate, weedanol cyanol, caswell no. 688
• PubChem CID: 11378442
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38904
• SMILES: [K+].[O-]C#N

• Melting Point: 700°C to 900°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 2 kg
• Merck Index: 14,7625
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water; Slightly soluble in alcohol
• IUPAC Name: potassium cyanate
• Formula Weight: 81.12
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 2.056 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium cyanate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-676-3
RTECSNumber	GS6825000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only