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Zinc cyanide
Zinc cyanide is a toxic inorganic compound used in electroplating, organic synthesis, and as a reagent in chemical research. It appears as a white or colorless crystalline powder and is highly soluble in water. CAS: 557-21-1, Molecular formula: Zn(CN)2, Molecular weight: 117.42 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Zinc cyanide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Zinc cyanide is a toxic inorganic compound used in electroplating, organic synthesis, and as a reagent in chemical research. It appears as a white or colorless crystalline powder and is highly soluble in water. CAS: 557-21-1, Molecular formula: Zn(CN)2, Molecular weight: 117.42 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Zinc cyanide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
| AS | ≤0.001% |
| Fe | ≤0.003% |
| Cu | ≤0.001% |
| Pb | ≤0.003% |
| Cd | ≤0.002% |
| Zn | ≥55.00% |
| Ni | ≤0.002% |
| Sb | ≤0.001% |
| Sn | ≤0.001% |
| Cn | ≥43.00% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 557-21-1 |
| Molecular Formula | Zn(CN)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.42 |
| SMILES | [C-]#N.[C-]#N.[Zn+2] |
| EC / UN Number | 1713 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 28371900 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
- H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P304+312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
For research and industrial use only
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