Potassium cyanide Property

Melting point:

634 °C

Boiling point:

1.625 °C

Density 

1.55

form 

Solid

color 

White

Odor

Bitter almonds

PH Range

11.5 at 20 g/l at 20 °C

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water

Safety

RIDADR 

1680

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

I

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290May be corrosive to metals

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

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

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Potassium cyanide Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Potassium cyanide is a cyanide salt containing equal numbers of potassium cations and cyanide anions. It has a role as an EC 1.9.3.1 (cytochrome c oxidase) inhibitor, an EC 1.15.1.1 (superoxide dismutase) inhibitor and a neurotoxin. It is a cyanide salt, a one-carbon compound and a potassium salt.