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Sodium cyanide, ACS, 95% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium cyanide is used as a starting material for the preparation of Reissert compounds, cyanogen bromide, cyanuric chloride and cyanogen chloride. It acts as a catalyst for the aminolysis of esters to primary amides. Furthermore, it is used for fumigation, in electroplating and for extracting gold and silver in mining industry. In organic synthesis, it is involved in the cyanation reaction of alkyl halides under phase transfer conditions.
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Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | ca 1500°C |
Melting Point | 563°C |
Color | Gray |
Physical Form | Granules |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 95% min. |
Beilstein | 3587243 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ammonia,methanol and ethanol. Slightly soluble in dimethylformamide. Insoluble in dimethylsulphoxide. |
Formula Weight | 49.01 |
Grade | ACS |
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