Description

Ammonium Cyanide is a highly reactive inorganic salt known for its utility in specialized chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for industrial processes requiring a source of cyanide ions under specific conditions. It serves as a key reagent for manufacturers and research laboratories in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the production of complex organic cyanides, nitriles, and other specialty chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in controlled synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Metal Treatment & Electroplating: Employed in specific metal finishing and electroplating baths for deposition and surface modification.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry and research-scale organic synthesis.
• Fumigant Production: A component in the historical manufacture of certain fumigants, though modern use is highly regulated.
• Gold Extraction: Has applications in specialized hydrometallurgical processes for precious metal recovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Cyanide
CAS No.	12211-52-8
Molecular Formula	CH4N2 / NH4CN
Molecular Weight	44.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium cyanide; Azanium cyanide; Cyanide of ammonium; Ammonia hydrocyanide; Hydrocyanic acid, ammonium salt; UN1935
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Cyanide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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, strong oxidizers, and moisture. Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NH4CN)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1%

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