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

SHOW SMILES / InChI
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
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
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

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
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Record UNII
Y10612MK1F
Record Status Validated (UNII)
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Name Type Language
CUPRIC CYANIDE
Common Name English
COPPER CYANIDE (CU(CN)2)
Preferred Name English
HYDROCYANIC ACID, COPPER(2+) SALT
Common Name English
COPPER(II) CYANIDE
Systematic Name English
COPPER DICYANIDE
Systematic Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CAS
4367-08-2
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
224-456-7
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FDA UNII
Y10612MK1F
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PUBCHEM
61358
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MESH
C057807
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