Potassium Cyanate (KCNO) – Laboratory & Industrial Chemical

Product Description

Potassium Cyanate (KCNO) is a white crystalline inorganic compound used as a chemical reagent and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, metallurgy, and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is the potassium salt of cyanic acid and is valued for its predictable chemical reactivity in suitable laboratory and industrial processes.

Potassium Cyanate is commonly used in the preparation of ureas, carbamates, and other nitrogen-containing compounds. In laboratory research, it can be used in organic synthesis and studies involving nitrogen transfer and coordination chemistry. It also has applications in selected metallurgical processes, including surface treatment and case-hardening applications.

Key Features

• Chemical Name: Potassium Cyanate
• Chemical Formula: KCNO
• CAS Number: 590-28-3
• Molecular Weight: 81.12 g/mol
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odor: Odorless
• Melting Point: Approximately 316°C
• Solubility: Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol
• Purity: ≥98% (Reagent Grade)
• Product Type: Laboratory Chemical Reagent

Applications of Potassium Cyanate

Laboratory & Research Use

Potassium Cyanate is used as a reagent in appropriate organic synthesis procedures and chemical research. It can be involved in the preparation of urea derivatives, carbamates, and other nitrogen-containing compounds. Researchers may also use it in studies related to nitrogen transfer and coordination chemistry.

Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Research

Potassium Cyanate can serve as a chemical intermediate in selected pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis processes. Its controlled reactivity makes it useful in specialized research and chemical manufacturing applications.

Metallurgy & Heat Treatment

Potassium Cyanate has been associated with certain steel surface-treatment and case-hardening processes. In appropriate industrial procedures, cyanate-based chemistry can contribute to improving surface hardness and wear characteristics.

Chemical Manufacturing

The compound may be used as an intermediate or reagent in the production of specialty chemicals and other chemical formulations. Its application depends on the specific manufacturing process and required chemical properties.

Why Choose Potassium Cyanate?

• Reagent-grade chemical suitable for appropriate laboratory applications
• Useful intermediate for nitrogen-containing chemical synthesis
• Suitable for research and selected industrial applications
• White crystalline form for convenient identification and handling
• Applicable to organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and metallurgy
• Suitable for institutional and industrial laboratory requirements

Price of Potassium Cyanate in Bangladesh

The price of Potassium Cyanate in Bangladesh may vary depending on the brand, grade, pack size, availability, and order quantity. For current pricing and availability, contact M/S Bright Scientific Co.

Where to Buy Potassium Cyanate in Bangladesh?

Potassium Cyanate can be sourced from laboratory chemical suppliers and scientific equipment distributors in Bangladesh. M/S Bright Scientific Co. supplies laboratory chemicals, scientific instruments, laboratory glassware, and laboratory consumables to universities, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, industries, hospitals, and educational institutions.

hy Buy from M/S Bright Scientific Co.?

• Trusted Laboratory Supplier: Serving laboratory, research, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
• Quality Products: Laboratory chemicals supplied according to available product specifications.
• Competitive Pricing: Suitable pricing for retail, institutional, and bulk requirements.
• Nationwide Delivery: Delivery support available across Bangladesh.
• Professional Support: Assistance with product information, availability, and laboratory requirements.

Safety & Handling

Potassium Cyanate should be handled carefully in accordance with the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Use suitable gloves, protective eyewear, and laboratory clothing. Avoid generating or inhaling dust and prevent direct contact with skin and eyes.

Keep the product in a tightly closed, properly labelled container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated storage area. Keep away from incompatible chemicals, particularly acids and strong oxidizing materials. Always follow applicable laboratory and workplace chemical-safety requirements.

LABORATORY USE ONLY, NO ANOTHER USE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Potassium-Cyanate?

Potassium Cyanate is a white crystalline inorganic compound with the chemical formula KCNO. It is used as a chemical reagent and intermediate in suitable laboratory and industrial applications.

2. What is the CAS number of Potassium-Cyanate?

The CAS number of Potassium-Cyanate is 590-28-3.

3. What is the molecular weight of Potassium Cyanate?

The molecular weight of Potassium-Cyanate is 81.12 g/mol.

4. What is the chemical formula?

The chemical formula is KCNO.

5. What does Potassium-Cyanate look like?

Potassium-Cyanate is typically supplied as a white crystalline powder and is generally odorless.

6. Is Potassium-Cyanate soluble in water?

Yes. Potassium Cyanate is soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.

7. What is Potassium-Cyanate used for?

It is used in appropriate organic synthesis, pharmaceutical and fine-chemical research, nitrogen-transfer studies, metallurgy, heat-treatment processes, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

8. What grade is this Potassium-Cyanate?

The supplied specification describes this product as Reagent Grade with a stated purity of ≥98%.

9. How should Potassium-Cyanate be stored?

Store it in a tightly sealed and properly labelled container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible chemicals.

10. Where can I buy Potassium-Cyanate in Bangladesh?

Contact M/S Bright Scientific Co. for current product availability, pack-size options, pricing, and delivery information.

Contact Information

M/S Bright Scientific Co.
Phone: 01711285976