ZINC THIOCYANATE Chemical Properties

solubility 

slightly soluble in H2O; soluble in ethanol

form 

white hygroscopic crystals

color 

white hygroscopic crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

mol/L solution H2O: 0.144 (18°C) [KRU93]; soluble alcohol [MER06]

CAS DataBase Reference

557-42-6

EPA Substance Registry System

Thiocyanic acid, zinc salt (557-42-6)

ZINC THIOCYANATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White, hygroscopic powder or crystals. Soluble in water, alcohol, and ammonium hydroxide.

Physical properties

White deliquescent crystals; soluble in water and alcohol; aqueous solution slightly acidic.

Uses

Analytical chemistry, swelling agent for cellulose esters, dyeing assistant.

Preparation

Zinc thiocyante is prepared by the reaction of ammonium thiocyanate with zinc hydroxide.

ZINC THIOCYANATE(557-42-6)Related Product Information

• Calcium thiocyanate
• Cuprous thiocyanate
• FERRIC THIOCYANATE
• Sodium thiocyanate
• Trithiocyanuric acid
• Potassium thiocyanate
• Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate
• Erythromycin thiocyanate
• ZINC DICHROMATE
• ZINC SILICOFLUORIDE
• Zinc selenide
• Zinc chromate
• Zinc sulfide
• ZINC THIOCYANATE
• ZINC AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE
• Dipyridine zinc thiocyanate
• Aminopyrine zinc thiocyanate
• Mercury(II) zinc thiocyanate