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Potassium thiocyanate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11404754
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Quantity:
500 g
2500 g

Description

Potassium thiocyanate is used in the preparation of ethylenesulfide, lead thiocyante, which is used in the conversion of acyl chloride to thiocyanates. It is also used in solid state NMR of heavy-metal nuclei which results in the preparation of several mercury-thiocyanate and selenocyanate compounds as potential models. It finds application in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It is also used in moisturizers and oral care products.

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
Potassium thiocyanate is used in the preparation of ethylenesulfide, lead thiocyante, which is used in the conversion of acyl chloride to thiocyanates. It is also used in solid state NMR of heavy-metal nuclei which results in the preparation of several mercury-thiocyanate and selenocyanate compounds as potential models. It finds application in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a skin conditioning agent. It is also used in moisturizers and oral care products.

Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone and alcohol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Air, light and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with nitric acids, active halogen compounds and strong bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 333-20-0
Molecular Formula CKNS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 97.176
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+]

Specifications

Melting Point 172°C to 175°C
Density 1.89
pH 5.3 to 8.5
Boiling Point 500°C (decomposition)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 3594799
Sensitivity Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,7691
Solubility Information Soluble in water,acetone and alcohol.
Formula Weight 97.18
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Potassium thiocyanate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Potassium thiocyanate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • 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/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium thiocyanate

RUO – Research Use Only

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