Copper(I) 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.
Specification
| Chemical Name | Copper(I) Cyanide |
| Appearance | Off-white / pale yellow powder |
| Melting Point | 474°C |
| CAS No. | 544-92-3 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in ethanol, cold dilute acids, soluble in NH4OH, KCN |
| Density | 2.92 g/cm3 |
| Molar mass | 89.563 g/mol |
| EC Number | 208-883-6 |
Application:
- Plating
- Coating
