Description

Potassiumselenocyanate is an inorganic salt that serves as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce selenium and cyanide functionalities in a single, efficient step, making it a critical building block for organoselenium compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity selenium-containing intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel organoselenium compounds with potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of selenium-based fungicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the preparation of selenium-doped nanomaterials, semiconductors, and conductive polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a source of the selenocyanate anion (SeCN⁻) for nucleophilic substitution and addition reactions.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for selenium-containing catalysts used in various organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent in specific spectrophotometric and chromatographic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassiumselenocyanate
CAS No.	3125-46-5
Molecular Formula	KSeCN
Molecular Weight	144.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium selenocyanate; Potassium selenocyanide; Selenocyanic acid, potassium salt; Potassium isoselenocyanate; KSeCN; SeCNK; Potassium rhodanide selenide (obsolete)
EINECS	221-506-7

Quality Control

Our Potassiumselenocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility (in water)	Clear, colorless solution

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