Sodium thiocyanate

About Sodium thiocyanate

KEYWORDS

Sodium rhodanide

Sodium sulfocyanate

Thiocyanic acid, sodium salt

Thiocyanate sodium

Scyan

Sodium isothiocyanate

NaSCN

Haimased

sodium;thiocyanate

Natrium rhodanatum

Natrium thiocyanat

Sodium thiocyanide

Sodium sulfocyanide

SPECIFICATIONS

Sodium thiocyanate is a chemical compound with the formulaNaSCN. It is a white, odorless, and deliquescent solid that is soluble inwater. Sodium thiocyanate is used in a variety of applications, including:

As a reagent in analytical chemistry

As a precursor to other chemicals, such as dyes andpharmaceuticals

As a de-icing agent

As a herbicide and insecticide

In the textile industry

In the production of photographic film

In the manufacture of rubber

Sodium thiocyanate is considered to be a relatively safechemical, but it can be harmful if ingested or inhaled. It can also cause skinand eye irritation.

Here are some of the properties of sodium thiocyanate:

Molecular formula: NaSCN

CAS number: 540-72-7

Appearance: White, odorless, and deliquescent solid

Melting point: 287C

Boiling point: 550C

Density: 1.74 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in water

Stability: Stable at room temperature

Toxicity: Relatively safe, but can be harmful if ingested orinhaled