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Zinc cyanide, 98%

Catalog No. AAL1583614
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Description

CAS: 557-21-1 | Zn(CN)2

Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.

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
Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.

Solubility
Soluble in alkalies, potassium cyanide and ammonia. Insoluble in water and most solvents.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 557-21-1
Molecular Formula Zn(CN)2
MDL Number MFCD00011292

Specifications

Melting Point 800°C (decomposition)
Quantity 25 g
Linear Formula Zn(CN)2
UN Number UN1713
Beilstein 4124366
Merck Index 14,10135
Solubility Information Soluble in alkalies,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Insoluble in water and most solvents.
Formula Weight 117.42
Percent Purity 98%
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 1.852
Chemical Name or Material Zinc cyanide
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H300+H310+H330
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P302+P350-P304+P340-P310-P330-P361-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: ZINC CYANIDE
EINECSNumber 209-162-9
RTECSNumber ZH1575000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

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