POTASSIUM CYANIDE CAS#: 151-50-8; ChemWhat Code: 21462

Names & Identifiers

Product Name POTASSIUM CYANIDE
Synonyms CYANOGEN POTASSIUM;POTASSIUM CYANIDE;ai3-28749;caswellno688a;Cyanide of potassium;cyanideofpotassium;Cyanides;Cyanure de potassium
CAS Registry Number 151-50-8
Molecular Formula CKN
Molecular Weight 65.12
EINECS 205-792-3
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POTASSIUM CYANIDE CAS#: 151-50-8

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  634 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point  1625 °C
Density  1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
Flash Point  1625°C
Storage  Poison room
Solubulity  H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, Colorless
form  Solid
Color  White
Water Solubility  Highly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol, glycerol, and formamide. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,7626
BRN  4652394
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with a variety of materials, including acids, iodine, peroxides, permanganates, alkaloids, chloral hydrate, metallic salts. Light and moisture sensitive. Contact with acid generates extremely toxic HCN gas.
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Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  T+,N
R Phrase  26/27/28-32-50/53
S Phrase  7-28-29-45-60-61
RIDADR  UN 1680 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  TS8750000
3-8-10-23
TSCA  Yes
Storage Class  6.1
Packing Group  I
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