P8131

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

ReagentPlus^®, ~99%

• Synonym(s): Potassium ferricyanide, Red prussiate
• Linear Formula: K₃Fe(CN)₆
• CAS Number: 13746-66-2
• Molecular Weight: 329.24
• EC Number: 237-323-3
• MDL number: MFCD00011392
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 329820322
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: ~99%
• form: powder or crystals
• pH: 6-9 (25 °C, 329 g/L)
• SMILES string: [K+].[K+].[K+].N#C[Fe-3](C#N)(C#N)(C#N)(C#N)C#N
• InChI: 1S/6CN.Fe.3K/c6*1-2;;;;/q;;;;;;-3;3*+1
• InChI key: MIMJFNVDBPUTPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) can be used as a one-electron oxidant for the oxidation of quinolines, thiamines, and cyclic amines.

Application

• Enzymatic synthesis of a skin active ingredient - glochidone by 3-ketosteroid dehydrogenase from Sterolibacterium denitrificans: Highlighting the utilization of Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in biochemical applications, specifically in enzymatic reactions involving steroid conversion processes (Wojtkiewicz AM et al., 2024).


• ZIFs-Derived Hollow Nanostructures via a Strong/Weak Coetching Strategy for Long-Life Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries: Demonstrates the role of Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in creating nanostructured materials for enhanced electrochemical energy storage, pertinent to battery technology (Li S et al., 2024).


• Development of an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy immunosensor for insulin monitoring employing pyrroloquinoline quinone as an ingestible redox probe: Incorporates Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) for developing advanced biosensors with applications in healthcare diagnostics (Khanwalker M et al., 2024).


• Selective gold extraction from electronic waste using high-temperature-synthesized reagents: This study uses Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in novel methodologies for the recovery of precious metals from electronic waste, offering a sustainable approach to waste management and recycling (Li J et al., 2024).


• Tunable Electrochemical Entropy through Solvent Ordering by a Supramolecular Host: Explores the chemical versatility of Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in creating responsive molecular environments for energy systems, underlining its importance in materials science and thermodynamic studies (Xia KT et al., 2023).

Legal Information

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P391
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH032
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable