Copper(I) cyanide

Copper(I) cyanide (cuprous cyanide) is an inorganic compound with the formula CuCN. This off-white solid occurs in two polymorphs; impure samples can be green due to the presence of Cu(II) impurities. The compound is useful as a catalyst, in electroplating copper, and as a reagent in the preparation of nitriles.

Copper(I) cyanide
Names
IUPAC name
Copper(I) cyanide
Other names
Cuprous cyanide, copper cyanide, cupricin
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.076
EC Number
  • 208-883-6
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • GL7150000
UNII
UN number 1587
  • InChI=1S/CN.Cu/c1-2;/q-1;+1 Y
    Key: DOBRDRYODQBAMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/CN.Cu/c1-2;/q-1;+1
    Key: DOBRDRYODQBAMW-UHFFFAOYAI
SMILES
  • [Cu+].[C-]#N
Properties
CuCN
Molar mass 89.563 g/mol
Appearance off-white / pale yellow powder
Density 2.92 g/cm3
Melting point 474 °C (885 °F; 747 K)
negligible
Solubility product (Ksp)
3.47×1020
Solubility insoluble in ethanol, cold dilute acids;
soluble in NH3, KCN
Structure
monoclinic
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Danger
H300, H310, H330, H410
P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P310, P302+P350, P304+P340, P310, P320, P321, P322, P330, P361, P363, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
4
0
0
Flash point Non-flammable
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)
REL (Recommended)
TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)
IDLH (Immediate danger)
TWA 100 mg/m3 (as Cu)
Safety data sheet (SDS) Oxford MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
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