CAS151-50-8
FormulaCKN
SynonymPOTASSIUM CYANIDE, CYANOGEN POTASSIUM, Cyanides, caswellno688a, ai3-28749, cyanideofpotassium, Cyanure de potassium, Potassium cyanide soln., Hydrocyanic acid potassium salt, Cyanide of potassium
StabilityStable. Incompatible with a variety of materials, including acids, iodine, peroxides, permanganates, alkaloids, chloral hydrate, metallic salts. Light and moisture sensitive. Contact with acid generates extremely toxic HCN gas.
Boiling Point1625 °C
Molecular weight65.12
EINECS205-792-3
SMILES[K+].[C-]#N
Melting Point634 °C
Storage TemperaturePoison room
Density1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
SensitiveHygroscopic
Merck14,7626
SolubilityH2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Flash Point1625°C
BRN Number4652394