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Zinc cyanide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.
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Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.
Solubility
Soluble in alkalies, potassium cyanide and ammonia. Insoluble in water and most solvents.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 800°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Linear Formula | Zn(CN)2 |
| UN Number | UN1713 |
| Beilstein | 4124366 |
| Merck Index | 14,10135 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alkalies,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Insoluble in water and most solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 117.42 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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| 10251406 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | L15836.0B,L15836.14,L15836.22 |
| 10251407 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | L15836.0B,L15836.14,L15836.22 |
| 10252019 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/08/2024 | L15836.0B,L15836.14,L15836.22 |
| 10250488 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | L15836.0B,L15836.14,L15836.22 |
| 10240221 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | L15836.0B,L15836.14,L15836.22 |
Safety and Handling
- Zinc cyanide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic 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+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- 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.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Zinc cyanide
RUO – Research Use Only
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