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Zinc cyanide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.
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Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.
Solubility
Soluble in alkalies, potassium cyanide and ammonia. Insoluble in water and most solvents.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 800°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Linear Formula | Zn(CN)2 |
| UN Number | UN1713 |
| Beilstein | 4124366 |
| Merck Index | 14,10135 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alkalies,potassium cyanide and ammonia. Insoluble in water and most solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 117.42 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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