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Potassium thiocyanate

SAJ first grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Potassium rhodanide

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Linear Formula:
KSCN
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
97.18
Beilstein:
3594799
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
Assay:
≥99.0%
grade:
SAJ first grade
form:
solid

grade

SAJ first grade

Assay

≥99.0%

form

solid

availability

available only in Japan

pH

5.3-8.7 (25 °C, 97.2 g/L)

mp

173 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[K]SC#N

InChI

1S/CHNS.K/c2-1-3;/h3H;/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

ZNNZYHKDIALBAK-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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CorrosionExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A Botti et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. B, 113(29), 10014-10021 (2009-07-03)
The results of a neutron diffraction experiment performed on aqueous solutions of KSCN are analyzed and discussed in comparison with similar data for KCl and KOH solutions. The effect of the different ions on the structure of water and the
Fei Wang et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 77(8), 4148-4151 (2012-03-27)
A concise approach to various benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one derivatives has been developed by copper-catalyzed the reaction of o-bromobenzamide derivatives with potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) in water. The reaction proceeds via a tandem reaction with S-C bond and S-N bond formation.
Hongtao Bian et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. B, 116(49), 14426-14432 (2012-11-28)
Microscopic structures and dynamics of aqueous salt solutions were investigated with the ultrafast vibrational energy exchange method and anisotropy measurements. In KSCN aqueous solutions of various concentrations, the rotational time constants of SCN(-) anions are proportional to the viscosities of
Altamir Benedito de Sousa et al.
Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.), 23(4), 568-577 (2007-03-06)
A study was performed at term and at weaning to verify the toxic effects of the prenatal exposure to potassium cyanide (KCN) and potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) in pregnant Wistar rats. Females received daily in drinking water the doses: 1, 3
Qinjian Zhao et al.
Human vaccines, 2(4), 174-180 (2006-10-03)
The major surface antigen of Hepatitis B virus (HBsAg) is a cysteine-rich, lipid-bound protein with 226 amino acids. Recombinant HBsAg (rHBsAg) with associated lipids can self-assemble into 22-nm immunogenic spherical particles, which are used in licensed Hepatitis B vaccines. Little

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