Zinc Cyanide NOT FOR SALE
SKU
RXSOL-19-3359-050
Note
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and acids.
FormulaZn(CN)2
Formula Weight117.42
Melting point 800°C .
Density1.852
Storage & Sensitivity Hygroscopic.
Store under Argon. Ambient temperatures.
Solubility Soluble in alkalies, potassium cyanide and ammonia.
Insoluble in water and most solvents.
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.
