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Potassium thiocyanate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium thiocyanate is used in the preparation of ethylenesulfide, lead thiocyante, which is used in the conversion of acyl chloride to thiocyanates. It is also used in solid state NMR of heavy-metal nuclei which results in the preparation of several mercury-thiocyanate and selenocyanate compounds as potential models. It finds application in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It is also used in moisturizers and oral care products.
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Potassium thiocyanate is used in the preparation of ethylenesulfide, lead thiocyante, which is used in the conversion of acyl chloride to thiocyanates. It is also used in solid state NMR of heavy-metal nuclei which results in the preparation of several mercury-thiocyanate and selenocyanate compounds as potential models. It finds application in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It is also used in moisturizers and oral care products.
Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone and alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Air, light and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with nitric acids, active halogen compounds and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 172°C to 175°C |
| Density | 1.89 |
| pH | 5.3 to 8.5 |
| Boiling Point | 500°C (decomposition) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 3594799 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,7691 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,acetone and alcohol. |
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Safety and Handling
- Potassium thiocyanate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
- P233-Keep container tightly closed.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium thiocyanate
RUO – Research Use Only