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P8131

Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

ReagentPlus®, ~99%

Synonym(s):

Potassium ferricyanide, Red prussiate

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Linear Formula:
K3Fe(CN)6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
329.24
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

~99%

form

powder or crystals

pH

6-9 (25 °C, 329 g/L)

SMILES string

[K+].[K+].[K+].N#C[Fe-3](C#N)(C#N)(C#N)(C#N)C#N

InChI

1S/6CN.Fe.3K/c6*1-2;;;;/q;;;;;;-3;3*+1

InChI key

MIMJFNVDBPUTPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) can be used as a one-electron oxidant for the oxidation of quinolines, thiamines, and cyclic amines.

Application


  • Enzymatic synthesis of a skin active ingredient - glochidone by 3-ketosteroid dehydrogenase from Sterolibacterium denitrificans: Highlighting the utilization of Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in biochemical applications, specifically in enzymatic reactions involving steroid conversion processes (Wojtkiewicz AM et al., 2024).

  • ZIFs-Derived Hollow Nanostructures via a Strong/Weak Coetching Strategy for Long-Life Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries: Demonstrates the role of Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in creating nanostructured materials for enhanced electrochemical energy storage, pertinent to battery technology (Li S et al., 2024).

  • Development of an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy immunosensor for insulin monitoring employing pyrroloquinoline quinone as an ingestible redox probe: Incorporates Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) for developing advanced biosensors with applications in healthcare diagnostics (Khanwalker M et al., 2024).

  • Selective gold extraction from electronic waste using high-temperature-synthesized reagents: This study uses Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in novel methodologies for the recovery of precious metals from electronic waste, offering a sustainable approach to waste management and recycling (Li J et al., 2024).

  • Tunable Electrochemical Entropy through Solvent Ordering by a Supramolecular Host: Explores the chemical versatility of Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) in creating responsive molecular environments for energy systems, underlining its importance in materials science and thermodynamic studies (Xia KT et al., 2023).

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ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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