Potassium cyanate, 98%

Name: Potassium cyanate, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009724

About Potassium cyanate, 98%

Listed under CAS 590-28-3, Potassium cyanate is a nitrile building block available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) with a typical assay of 98%. With the molecular formula CKNO, it has a molar mass of 81.11 g/mol. Common synonyms include Aero cyanate and Cyanic acid, potassium salt.

It is supplied as white powder or crystals or flakes or chunks. Literature values give a density of 2.056 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include fine chemical synthesis and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Potassium cyanate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Fine chemical synthesis
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium cyanate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009724
CAS Number	590-28-3
IUPAC name	potassium cyanate
Molecular formula	CKNO
Molecular weight	81.11 g/mol
Exact mass	80.9617
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	28429090
InChIKey	GKKCIDNWFBPDBW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(#N)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	11378442

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White powder or crystals or flakes or chunks
Density	2.056 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	46.9 Å²
Synonyms	Aero cyanate, Cyanic acid, potassium salt, Alicyanate, Potassium isocyanate, Weedanol cyanol, Potassium cyanate (KCNO), Aero cyanate weedkiller, Miller P.C. weedkiller, Ded-weed crabgrass killer, Weedone Crab Grass Killer, Potassium cyanate (KOCN), Dupont PC crabgrass killer

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, 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 590-28-3

AR

Potassium cyanate, AR

CAS: 590-28-3
Formula: CKNO
MW: 81.11 g/mol

VQ-046811

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium cyanate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium cyanate, 98% is 590-28-3. It is also known as Aero cyanate, Cyanic acid, potassium salt, Alicyanate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium cyanate, 98%?

Potassium cyanate, 98% has the molecular formula CKNO and a molecular weight of 81.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium cyanate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium cyanate, 98% can I order?

We supply Potassium cyanate, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium cyanate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium cyanate, 98% 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 Potassium cyanate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium cyanate, 98% is classified as hazardous, 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.