LITHIUM CYANIDE Property

Melting point:

160℃ [KIR78]

Density 

1.075

solubility 

sol H2O, DMF, THF.

color 

white orthorhombic crystals, crystalline

CAS DataBase Reference

2408-36-8

EPA Substance Registry System

Lithium cyanide (Li(CN)) (2408-36-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T+,N

Risk Statements 

26/27/28-32-50/53

Safety Statements 

7-28-29-45-60-61

RIDADR 

1588

HazardClass 

6.1(a)

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H300Fatal if swallowed

H310Fatal in contact with skin

H330Fatal if inhaled

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

LITHIUM CYANIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

colorless to light yellow liquid; sensitive to moisture; freezing point 58°C [STR93]

Uses

Used for synthesis of nitriles from halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones; synthesis of cyanohydrins; deoxygenation of ketones.

Synthesis

Lithium Cyanide is prepared from Lithium metal and Silver(I) Cyanide, from lithium hydride and Hydrogen Cyanide, or, more conveniently, from Acetone Cyanohydrin and lithium hydride.

storage

moisture-sensitive; like Sodium Cyanide and Potassium Cyanide, LiCN is highly toxic; use in a fume hood.