Potassium thiocyanate, 99+%, for analysis, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 333-20-0
• Molecular Formula: CKNS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 97.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00011413
• InChI Key: ZNNZYHKDIALBAK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium thiocyanate, potassium rhodanate, potassium rhodanide, rodanca, potassium sulfocyanate, rhodanide, rhocya, potassium thiocyanide, kscn, thiocyanic acid, potassium salt
• PubChem CID: 516872
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30951
• IUPAC Name: potassium;thiocyanate
• SMILES: C(#N)[S-].[K+]

• Melting Point: 170.0°C to 179.0°C
• Color: White
• pH: 5.3 to 8.7 (5% soln. at 20°C)
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (Argentometry)
• Linear Formula: KSCN
• Fieser: 01,954
• Merck Index: 15, 7807
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 2170g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and acetone
• Formula Weight: 97.18
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: Analytical
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Specific Gravity: 1.886
• Density: 1.8860g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium thiocyanate, p.a.

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium thiocyanate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• 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/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

RUO – Research Use Only