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Potassium cyanide, ACS, 96.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
KCN is widely applied in organic synthesis for the synthesis of many organic compounds, for example in the synthesis of hydantoins, spiro heterocycles, nitriles, carboxylic acids, cyanohydrins and in von Richter reaction. It is employed in gold mining, electroplating, and as a reagent in protein characterization.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 1625°C |
| Melting Point | 634°C |
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 96.0% min. |
| Beilstein | 4652394 |
| Solubility Information | Highly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol,glycerol,and formamide. Slightly soluble in ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 65.12 |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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