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Zinc cyanide

CAS 557-21-1 Zn(CN)2 MW 117.42 Made to order

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.

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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

Danger
  • GHS pictogram — Corrosive Corrosive GHS05
  • GHS pictogram — Toxic 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

Not for use in food, drugs, household, or in or on humans or animals. Consult the Safety Data Sheet before handling.

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