Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%

Name: Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014897

About Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cadmium sulphide in Puriss grade, a refractory / heavy metal compound registered under CAS number 1306-23-6 with a typical assay of 99.999%. Formula CdS, molecular weight 144.48 g/mol. Systematically, it is named sulfanylidenecadmium. Common synonyms include Cadmium Yellow and Greenockite.

The material typically appears as an orange powder. Reported physical data include a density of 4.82 g/mL at 25 °C. Its solubility is described as insoluble in water. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span electronics and thin films and optics and photonics. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 50 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Electronics & thin films
Optics & photonics

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014897
CAS Number	1306-23-6
IUPAC name	sulfanylidenecadmium
Molecular formula	CdS
Molecular weight	144.48 g/mol
Exact mass	145.8754
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	99.999%
HSN code	28309010
InChIKey	CJOBVZJTOIVNNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	S=[Cd]
PubChem CID	14783

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Orange powder
Density	4.82 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility	H2O: insoluble
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	32.1 Å²
UN number	UN 3077
Synonyms	Cadmium Yellow, Greenockite, Cadmium sulfide (CdS), Orange cadmium, Cadmopur Yellow, Jaune Brilliant, Aurora Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Ferro Yellow, Cadmium sulfuratum, Cadmium monosulfide, Ferro Lemon Yellow

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P318, P319, P330, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1306-23-6

Synthesis

Cadmium sulphide, 99%

CAS: 1306-23-6
Formula: CdS
MW: 144.48 g/mol

VQ-014896

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%?

The CAS Registry Number of Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% is 1306-23-6. It is also known as Cadmium Yellow, Greenockite, Cadmium sulfide (CdS).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%?

Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% has the molecular formula CdS and a molecular weight of 144.48 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sulfanylidenecadmium.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% can I order?

We supply Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% in Puriss (99.999%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 50 g, 1 kg, 5 x 1 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cadmium sulphide, 99.999%?

Yes. Every lot of Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cadmium sulphide, 99.999% is classified as hazardous (UN 3077), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.