TETRAETHYLAMMONIUM CYANIDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

250 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility 

Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

Off-White

BRN 

3570222

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T+,N

Risk Statements 

26/27/28-32-50/53

Safety Statements 

7-28-29-45-60-61

RIDADR 

UN 2811 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

F 

3-8-10

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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TETRAETHYLAMMONIUM CYANIDE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Tetraethylammonium cyanide is a versatile reagent commonly used in cyanation reactions as cyanide source. It is also used in the preparation of various cyanometalate complexes.

Hazard

Tetraethylammonium cyanide is highly toxic, irritant solids; very hygroscopic and light sensitive; keep container tightly closed, store in dry and dark area.

Precautions

Use only in chemical fume hood. Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Thermal decomposition may produce hydrogen cyanide.

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