8.41811

Copper(I) cyanide

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Copper(I) cyanide, Cupricin
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CCuN
• CAS Number: 544-92-3
• Molecular Weight: 89.56
• MDL number: MFCD00010975
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• EC Index Number: 208-883-6
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• mp: 473 °C
• density: 2.92 g/cm³
• bulk density: 750 kg/m³
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/CN.Cu/c1-2;/q-1;+1
• InChI key: DOBRDRYODQBAMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Catalytic reduction of nitroaromatic compounds: Copper nanoparticles produced via pulsed laser ablation of Copper(I) cyanide in different solvents show significant catalytic activity for the reduction of toxic nitroaromatic compounds, highlighting its utility in environmental remediation (Begildayeva et al., 2021).
• Synthesis and spectroscopy of boranes: Research details the facile synthesis of B-Cyanodicarba-closo-dodecaboranes using Copper(I) cyanide, exploring its implications for spectroscopic features and potential applications in boron chemistry (Wingen and Scholz, 2016).

Analysis Note

Assay of Cu: ≥ 70.5 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H300 + H310 + H330 - H373 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P262 - P264 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - STOT RE 2 Oral
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH032
• Storage Class Code: 6.1B - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable