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Sigma-Aldrich

Copper(I) cyanide

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Copper(I) cyanide, Cupricin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CCuN
CAS Number:
544-92-3
Molecular Weight:
89.56
MDL number:
MFCD00010975
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
208-883-6
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

mp

473 °C

density

2.92 g/cm3

bulk density

750 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/CN.Cu/c1-2;/q-1;+1

InChI key

DOBRDRYODQBAMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Catalytic reduction of nitroaromatic compounds: Copper nanoparticles produced via pulsed laser ablation of Copper(I) cyanide in different solvents show significant catalytic activity for the reduction of toxic nitroaromatic compounds, highlighting its utility in environmental remediation (Begildayeva et al., 2021).
  • Synthesis and spectroscopy of boranes: Research details the facile synthesis of B-Cyanodicarba-closo-dodecaboranes using Copper(I) cyanide, exploring its implications for spectroscopic features and potential applications in boron chemistry (Wingen and Scholz, 2016).

Analysis Note

Assay of Cu: ≥ 70.5 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - STOT RE 2 Oral

Supplementary Hazards

EUH032

Storage Class Code

6.1B - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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