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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2CN.Cu
Molecular Weight 115.581
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of CUPRIC CYANIDE

SMILES

[Cu++].[C-]#N.[C-]#N

InChI

InChIKey=LEKPFOXEZRZPGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/2CN.Cu/c2*1-2;/q2*-1;+2

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Molecular Formula CHN
Molecular Weight 27.0253
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 2 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula Cu
Molecular Weight 63.546
Charge 2
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Cupric cyanide represents an amorphous yellow powder insoluble in water. It is used in organic synthesis as the catalyst. Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria.

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Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Unknown
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
Y10612MK1F
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version