Cyanamide, 50% w/w aq. soln., stab., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Cyanamide was used as nitrogen source in thermal transformation of metal oxide nanoparticles into nanocrystalline metal nitrides. It was used in the synthesis of mesoporous graphitic C3N4. Cyanamide in aqueous solution or in the form of its calcium salt is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It is a potent inhibitor of liver aldehyde dehydrogenases.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Cyanamide was used as nitrogen source in thermal transformation of metal oxide nanoparticles into nanocrystalline metal nitrides. It was used in the synthesis of mesoporous graphitic C3N4. Cyanamide in aqueous solution or in the form of its calcium salt is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It is a potent inhibitor of liver aldehyde dehydrogenases.

Solubility
Soluble in water (85 g/100 ml (25°C). Soluble in organic solvents.

Notes
May form precipitate on storage

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 420-04-2
• Molecular Formula: CH2N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 42.041
• MDL Number: MFCD00007572
• InChI Key: XZMCDFZZKTWFGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydrogen, carbimide, amidocyanogen, carbamonitrile, cyanoamine, cyanogenamide, cyanogen nitride, n-cyanoamine, alzogur, dormex
• PubChem CID: 9864
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16698
• IUPAC Name: cyanamide
• SMILES: C(#N)N

• Density: 1.06
• pH: 4.2
• Flash Point: None
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: H₂NCN
• Refractive Index: 1.395
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 1732569
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive; May form a precipitate
• Merck Index: 14,2684
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (85g/100 ml (25°C). Soluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 42.04
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 50% w/w aq. soln.
• Chemical Name or Material: Cyanamide, stabilized

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cyanamide, 50% w/w aqueous solution

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyanamide

RUO – Research Use Only