544-92-3 structure, CCuN

Copper(I) cyanide

CAS No.

544-92-3

Formula:

CCuN

Basic Info

Copper(I) cyanide is an inorganic compound with the formula CuCN. This off-white solid occurs in two polymorphs; impure samples can be green due to the presence of Cu(II) impurities. The compound is useful as a catalyst, in electroplating copper, and as a reagent in the preparation of nitriles.

Formula
CCuN
Molecular Weight
89.5634
Exact Mass
88.9327
LogP
0.01428
PSA
23.79
Synonyms

COPPER(I) CYANIDE

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
yellow to green powder
Density
2.92
Melting Point
474ºC
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with acids, bases, magnesium. Reacts violently with oxidizing agents, nitrates. Reaction with acid releases highly toxic gas (HCN).
Storage Condition
Poison room

Safety Info

RTECS
GL7150000
Safety Statements
S28-S29-S45-S60-S61-S7
WGK Germany
2
Risk Statements
R26/27/28; R32
HS Code
2837199011
RIDADR
UN 1587
Hazard Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
Hazard Codes
T+
N

Synthesis Route

1.Synthesis Route

151-50-8

7758-99-8

544-92-3
2.Synthesis Route

143-33-9

544-92-3
3.Synthesis Route

7681-65-4

592-04-1

544-92-3

Precursor

151-50-8 spectrum, potassium cyanide

151-50-8
592-04-1 spectrum, mercury dicyanide

592-04-1
7758-99-8 spectrum, copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate

7758-99-8
7681-65-4 spectrum, iodocopper

7681-65-4
143-33-9 spectrum, Sodium cyanide

143-33-9

Downstream Product

1051940-71-6

112372-17-5

1057319-20-6

105191-14-8

112120-84-0
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