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1.04965

Potassium cyanide

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Synonym(s):

Potassium cyanide, Cyanogen potassium

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CKN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
65.12
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
205-792-3
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Assay:
≥96% (silver nitrate titration)
Form:
solid
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SMILES string

[K+].N#[C-]

InChI

1S/CN.K/c1-2;/q-1;+1

InChI key

NNFCIKHAZHQZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

product line

EMPLURA®

assay

≥96% (silver nitrate titration)

form

solid

potency

7.49 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), 14.29 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

pH

11-12 (20 °C, 20 g/L in H2O)

bp

1625 °C/1013 hPa

mp

634 °C

density

1.55 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

750 kg/m3

anion traces

sulfide (S2-): ≤0.001%

cation traces

Na: ≤1%

storage temp.

15-25°C

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Application


  • Supramolecular Gels Based on C(3)-Symmetric Amides: This study demonstrates the application of potassium cyanide in the development of supramolecular gels used for anion-sensing and dye removal from water. It highlights the role of potassium cyanide in enhancing the functionality of materials designed for environmental cleanup and monitoring, aligning with sustainable research practices in material science (Kuppadakkath G et al., 2024).

  • Binucleate Rhizoctonia induced tomato resistance against Rhizoctonia solani: This research explores the use of potassium cyanide in studying plant-pathogen interactions, particularly focusing on enhancing tomato plant resistance against fungal diseases. The application in agricultural biotechnology demonstrates the potential of potassium cyanide in developing disease-resistant crop varieties, contributing to sustainable agriculture practices (Taheri P et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (argentometric): ≥ 96 %
Sulphide (S): ≤ 0.001 %
Na (Sodium): ≤ 1 %

Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - STOT RE 1

target_organs

Thyroid

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Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
1.04965.100004022536058306

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