Sodium thiocyanate (CAS 540-72-7) — formula NaSCN, molecular weight 81.07.
| CAS Number | 540-72-7 |
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| Molecular Formula | NaSCN |
| Molecular Weight | 81.07 |
| Melting Point | 572 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Applications | Uses: Used to make other thiocyanates, [Merck Index] Used as preservative for foods, [WHO JECFA], Use Classification: Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Hair conditioning, Industry Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Stabilizing agent, Intermediate, Hardener, CBI, Consumer Uses: Binder, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, U.S. Production: 2023: 10, 000, 000 - <25, 000 lb, 2022: 10, 2021: 10, 2020: 10, General Manufacturing Information: CBI, Construction, Thiocyanic acid, sodium salt (1:1): ACTIVE |
Documented applications: Uses: Used to make other thiocyanates, [Merck Index] Used as preservative for foods, [WHO JECFA], Use Classification: Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Hair conditioning, Industry Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Stabilizing agent, Intermediate, Hardener, CBI, Consumer Uses: Binder, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, U.S. Production: 2023: 10, 000, 000 - <25, 000 lb, 2022: 10, 2021: 10, 2020: 10, General Manufacturing Information: CBI, Construction, Thiocyanic acid, sodium salt (1:1): ACTIVE.
Sodium thiocyanate is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 540-72-7 and molecular formula NaSCN (molecular weight 81.07).
CAS number: 540-72-7
Its molecular formula NaSCN comprises 1 Na, 1 S, 1 C, 1 N atoms.
Also known as: Sodium thiocyanate · 硫氰酸钠
The CAS registry number of Sodium thiocyanate is 540-72-7.
Molecular formula NaSCN, molecular weight 81.07.
It is also registered under: Sodium thiocyanate, 硫氰酸钠.
Recorded applications: Uses: Used to make other thiocyanates, [Merck Index] Used as preservative for foods, [WHO JECFA], Use Classification: Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Hair conditioning, Industry Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Stabilizing agent, Intermediate, Hardener, CBI, Consumer Uses: Binder, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, U.S. Production: 2023: 10, 000, 000 - <25, 000 lb, 2022: 10, 2021: 10, 2020: 10, General Manufacturing Information: CBI, Construction, Thiocyanic acid, sodium salt (1:1): ACTIVE.
Independent reference data for Sodium thiocyanate (CAS 540-72-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 540-72-7 |
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| PubChem CID | 516871 |
| Molecular formula | NaSCN |
| IUPAC name | sodium thiocyanate |
| UNII (FDA) | 5W0K9HKA05 |
| Molecular Weight | 81.07 |
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| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 80.96491446 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 80.96491446 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 24.8 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 4 |
| Melting Point | 572 °F (USCG, 1999) |
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| Melting Point | ~300 °C |
| Melting Point | 287 °C |
| Density | 1.7 g/cm³ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000004 [mmHg] |
| Decomposition | 368 °C |
SODIUM THIOCYANATE; 540-72-7; Sodium rhodanate; Sodium rhodanide; Thiocyanate sodium; Sodium sulfocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, sodium salt; Scyan; NaSCN; Haimased; Natrium rhodanatum; Natrium thiocyanat; Sodium thiocyanide; Sodium sulfocyanide; Natriumrhodanid; DTXSID4021343
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS PRESERVATIVE: Food Additives Intended for use in the lactoperoxidase system. The lactoperoxidase system is used in fresh cheese including m Scientific procedures At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF) Taradon Laboratory |
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| Reported hazard statements | H302, H312, H332 (38.3%), H318 (36.5%), H319 (15.3%), H412 (85.4%), H372 |
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H302+H312+H332 (38.3%): Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Sodium thiocyanate · CAS 540-72-7 · NaSCN. UNII 5W0K9HKA05. Melting Point: 572 °F (USCG, 1999); Melting Point: ~300 °C; Melting Point: 287 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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