Potassium cyanate, AR

Name: Potassium cyanate, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046811

About Potassium cyanate, AR

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium cyanate in AR grade, a nitrile building block registered under CAS number 590-28-3. The compound has the formula CKNO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 81.11 g/mol. Common synonyms include Aero cyanate and Cyanic acid, potassium salt.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 g packs, Potassium cyanate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium cyanate, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-046811
CAS Number	590-28-3
IUPAC name	potassium cyanate
Molecular formula	CKNO
Molecular weight	81.11 g/mol
Exact mass	80.9617
Grade	AR
HSN code	28429090
InChIKey	GKKCIDNWFBPDBW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(#N)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	11378442

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
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

Synthesis

Potassium cyanate, 98%

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

VQ-009724

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium cyanate, AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium cyanate, AR 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, AR?

Potassium cyanate, AR 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, AR can I order?

We supply Potassium cyanate, AR in AR grade, in 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

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

Yes. Potassium cyanate, AR 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.