Sodium Cyanide

Sodium Cyanide

CAS #143-33-9
SynonymCymag, Cyanogran, Cyanide of sodium
Chemical FomularNaCN
Odorfaint almond-like
Solubilitysoluble in ammonia, methanol, ethanol very slightly soluble in dimethylformamide, SO2 insoluble in dimethyl sulfoxide
Molar mass49.01 g/mol
HazardsExtremely Toxic

Sodium cyanide is a poisonous compound with the formula NaCN. It is a white, water-soluble solid. Cyanide has a high affinity for metals, which leads to the high toxicity of this salt. Its main application, in gold mining, electroplating, and so on.

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