1.04965

Potassium cyanide

EMPLURA^®

• Synonym(s): Potassium cyanide, Cyanogen potassium
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CKN
• CAS Number: 151-50-8
• Molecular Weight: 65.12
• MDL number: MFCD00011397
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• EC Index Number: 205-792-3
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• 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 (S^2-): ≤0.001%
• cation traces: Na: ≤1%
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• InChI: 1S/CN.K/c1-2;/q-1;+1
• InChI key: NNFCIKHAZHQZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H290 - H300 + H310 + H330 - H372 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P262 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P314
• 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
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH032
• Storage Class Code: 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