Description

Lithium Cyanide is an inorganic salt of significant industrial importance due to its role as a versatile cyanide source. This compound is particularly valued in specialized chemical synthesis and metallurgical processes where precise cyanide ion delivery is required. Key industries that utilize this material include fine chemical manufacturing, organic synthesis, and specialized metal treatment applications.

Application

• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent in the preparation of nitriles, cyanohydrins, and other cyanide-containing organic intermediates.
• Metallurgy: Used in specialized metal extraction and electroplating processes, particularly for precious metals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring cyanide functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in laboratories for method development and the synthesis of novel compounds.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used in the formulation of certain catalysts for organic transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Lithium Cyanide
CAS No.	2408-36-8
Molecular Formula	LiCN
Molecular Weight	32.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium cyanide; Cyanolithium; Lithium monocyanide; Lithium cyanide (Li(CN)); Lithium(I) cyanide; Cyanide of lithium; Lithium salt of hydrocyanic acid
EINECS	219-301-4

Quality Control

Our Lithium Cyanide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to minimize moisture absorption and degradation. Store away from acids, strong oxidizers, and foodstuffs.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiCN)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
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.