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Copper(I) cyanide

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Synonym(s):

Copper(I) cyanide, Cupricin

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About This Item

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

Quality Level

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

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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

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Storage Class

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

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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