Potassium Cyanide

Name: Potassium Cyanide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019716

About Potassium Cyanide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium Cyanide, a nitrile building block registered under CAS number 151-50-8. With the molecular formula CKN, it has a molar mass of 65.12 g/mol. Alternative names: Cyanide of potassium and kalium cyanid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g and 500 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export 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

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium Cyanide
Catalogue No.	VQ-019716
CAS Number	151-50-8
IUPAC name	potassium cyanide
Molecular formula	CKN
Molecular weight	65.12 g/mol
Exact mass	64.9668
InChIKey	NNFCIKHAZHQZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[C-]#N.[K+]
PubChem CID	9032

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	23.8 Å²
Synonyms	Cyanide of potassium, kalium cyanid, Potassium cyanide (K(CN)), Cyanure de potassium, Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt, M-44 capsules (potassium cyanide), Cyanide, Potassium, Potassium cyanide K(CN), cyanopotassium, potasium cyanide, Potassium cyanide, granular

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals
H300+H310+H330Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H330Fatal if inhaled
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P234, P260, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P308 + P316, P316, P317, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364

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 151-50-8

Extra Pure

Potassium cyanide, extra pure 96%

CAS: 151-50-8
Formula: CKN
MW: 65.12 g/mol

VQ-019869

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium Cyanide?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium Cyanide is 151-50-8. It is also known as Cyanide of potassium, kalium cyanid, Potassium cyanide (K(CN)).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium Cyanide?

Potassium Cyanide has the molecular formula CKN and a molecular weight of 65.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium cyanide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium Cyanide can I order?

We supply Potassium Cyanide, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium Cyanide?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium Cyanide 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 Cyanide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium Cyanide 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.