Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate

• CAS: 14459-95-1
• Catalog Number: ACM14459951
• Category: Metal & Ceramic Materials
• Molecular Weight: 422
• Molecular Formula: K4Fe(CN)6 · 3H2O
• Synonyms: Chromouschloride
• IUPAC Name: tetrapotassium iron(2+) hexacyanide trihydrate
• InChI: 1S/6CN.Fe.4K.3H2O/c6*1-2;;;;;;;;/h;;;;;;;;;;;3*1H2/q;;;;;;-4;4*+1
• InChI Key: NRYOVBQTVIWDNU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 25.7ºC at 760mmHg
• Melting Point: 70 °C (lit.)
• Density: 1.85
• Appearance: powder
• Application: Potassium ferrocyanide is a yellow crystal also known as yellow prussiate of potash. It was made by stirring hot potassium carbonate with wool or horn clippings with an iron rod. It is soluble in water 1:4 but not in alcohol. Potassium ferrocyanide was used as a developer for some iron processes and as an additive for alkaline pyro developers.
• Storage: Store at RT.
• Exact Mass: 421.84000
• Hazard Statements: H225 H319 H335
• H-Bond Acceptor: 15
• H-Bond Donor: 3
• MDL Number: MFCD00167023
• Precautionary Statements: P210 P261 P305+P351+P338
• Safety Description: S24/25
• Signal Word: Danger
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, stong acids (may generate very toxic HCN). Not combustible.
• WGK Germany: 2