Description

Dipotassium Pentacyanonitrosylferrate is a coordination compound featuring a nitrosyl ligand bound to an iron center within a cyanide complex. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a precursor and reagent in the synthesis of other complex metal cyanides and nitroprussides. It serves critical functions in research and development laboratories, particularly in inorganic synthesis, catalysis studies, and as a model compound in spectroscopic analysis. Industrial applications leverage its unique properties in niche chemical manufacturing processes.

Application

• Research & Development Reagent: Used as a key starting material in inorganic and organometallic synthesis for novel coordination compounds.
• Catalysis Studies: Serves as a model compound or precursor in investigating catalytic mechanisms involving nitrosyl and cyanide ligands.
• Spectroscopic Standard: Employed in academic and industrial labs for calibration and method development in IR, Raman, and Mössbauer spectroscopy due to its distinct spectral signatures.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the production of other nitroprusside salts and specialized cyanometallates.
• Electrochemical Research: Investigated for its redox properties in studies related to electron transfer processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Pentacyanonitrosylferrate
CAS No.	14709-57-0
Molecular Formula	C5FeK2N6O
Molecular Weight	294.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Nitroprusside; Potassium Pentacyanonitrosylferrate(2-); Potassium Nitroferricyanide; Nitroprusside Potassium; Potassium Nitrosylpentacyanoferrate(II); K2[Fe(CN)5NO]; Potassium Nitroprussiate
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Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Pentacyanonitrosylferrate is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality assurance protocols include identity confirmation, assay determination, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2[Fe(CN)5NO])	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%

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