Description

Potassium Cyanate is an important inorganic salt widely used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis and industrial manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as a source of the cyanate anion, enabling the production of various heterocyclic compounds and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Herbicide Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of certain urea-based herbicides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of various drugs, including barbiturates and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Organic Chemical Production: Serves as a reagent for introducing the cyanate functional group in specialty organic compounds.
• Metal Treatment: Employed in some surface treatment and metal finishing processes.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Cyanate
CAS No.	590-28-3
Molecular Formula	KOCN
Molecular Weight	81.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium cyanate; Cyanate de potassium; Kaliumcyanat; Potassium isocyanate; Potassium cyanate (KOCN); UN1679; Potassium salt of cyanic acid
EINECS	209-676-3

Quality Control

Our Potassium Cyanate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality control includes comprehensive testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and moisture. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KOCN)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.