Description

Fulminic Acid CAS NO 506-85-4 is a highly reactive and energetic organic compound, primarily known for its role as a precursor to metal fulminates. Its significance lies in its unique chemical structure, which makes it a critical intermediate in specialized synthesis and research applications. This product is essential for chemical researchers, analytical laboratories, and manufacturers in the explosives, pyrotechnics, and advanced materials sectors seeking high-purity intermediates for development and testing.

Application

• Primary Explosive Synthesis: Key precursor in the controlled synthesis of metal fulminates, such as mercury fulminate and silver fulminate, used in initiators and detonators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental building block in academic and industrial research exploring high-energy materials and novel reaction pathways.
• Pyrotechnic Formulations: Used in the development of specialized pyrotechnic compositions where precise and rapid ignition characteristics are required.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reference standard and reagent in analytical methods for detecting and quantifying related energetic compounds.
• Specialty Catalyst Development: Investigated for potential use in creating catalysts for unique decomposition or isomerization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fulminic Acid
CAS No.	506-85-4
Molecular Formula	HCNO
Molecular Weight	43.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Formonitrile oxide; Hydrogen cyanide N-oxide; Hydroxycyanide; Isofulminic acid; Oxidoazaniumylidynemethane
EINECS	208-054-8

Quality Control

Our Fulminic Acid is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and industrial use. While specific purity grades (e.g., analytical standard, technical) are available, all materials are characterized using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and strictly light-sensitive nature, this material must be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids, and bases. For long-term stability, storage under an inert atmosphere at recommended low temperatures is advised. Specific storage temperature ranges are provided on the product label and safety data sheet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Technical Grade) / ≥ 98% (Analytical Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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