| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
CYANOGEN IODIDE | [CAS]
506-78-5 | [Synonyms]
CNI
ICN
cN1A
cN-IA
NT5C1A
Jodcyan
IODOCYANIDE
Cyano iodide
IODINE CYANIDE
CYANOGEN IODIDE
iodinemonocyanide
ioduredecyanogene
cyanogenmonoiodide
Cyanogen iodide,98%
iodinecyanide(i(cn))
Iodine cyanide (I(CN))
Cytosolic 5′-nucleotidase 1A
Cytosolic 5′-nucleotidase IA
Cyanogen iodideIodine cyanide
Anti-NT5C1A antibody produced in rabbit
ANTI-5NT1A (N-TERM) antibody produced in rabbit | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-053-3 | [Molecular Formula]
CIN | [MDL Number]
MFCD00011605 | [MOL File]
506-78-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
152.92 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Cyanogen iodide is a combustible, white crys-
talline solid. Very pungent odor. | [Melting point ]
146 °C | [Boiling point ]
154.34°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.840 | [storage temp. ]
Refrigerator (+4°C) | [solubility ]
soluble in H2O, ethanol, ethyl ether | [form ]
Crystalline Powder | [color ]
Beige to light brown or light pink | [Water Solubility ]
soluble H2O, EtOH, eth [CRC10] | [Exposure limits]
Because cyanogen iodide is a solid with very low vapor pressure, it does not present any inhalation hazard. | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Cyanogen iodide (506-78-5) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
beige to light brown or light pink crystalline | [Uses]
Generally for destroying all lower forms of life. In taxidermy for preserving insects, butterflies, etc. | [General Description]
White needles with a very pungent odor. Used in taxidermists' preservatives and generally for destroying all lower forms of life. Toxic by inhalation or ingestion. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Water soluble. | [Reactivity Profile]
Phosphorus(molten) plus CYANOGEN IODIDE reacts with incandescence to produce phosphorus iodide, [NFPA 491M, 1991]. Benzene and cyanogen halides yield HCl as a byproduct (Hagedorn, F. H. Gelbke, and Federal Republic of Germany. 2002. Nitriles. In Ullman Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.). | [Health Hazard]
Causes convulsions, paralysis and death from respiratory failure. Highly toxic; strong irritant to eyes and skin. (Non-Specific -- Cyanide or Cyanide Mixture, Dry): Poisonous, may be fatal if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Contact may cause burns to the skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases. | [Fire Hazard]
When heated to decomposition, CYANOGEN IODIDE emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, cyanide, and iodide. Avoid phosphorus. | [Potential Exposure]
Reacts slowly with water releasing
hydrogen cyanide. Incompatible with phosphorus (molten);
reacts with incandescence to produce phosphorus
iodide
. Contact with alcohols, acids, ammonia,
carbon dioxide or alkaline material and bases produces
toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide. Incompatible with
nitriles. | [First aid]
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
Medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts
the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immedi-
ately with soap and water. Seek Medical attention immedi-
ately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from
exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precau-
tions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped
and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a
medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed,
get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and
induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person
vomit. Effects may be delayed; keep victim under observa-
tion. Use amyl nitrate capsules if symptoms develop. All
area employees should be trained regularly in emergency
measures for cyanide poisoning and in CPR. A cyanide
antidote kit should be kept in the immediate work area and
must be rapidly available. Kit ingredients should be
replaced every 1 2 years to ensure freshness. Persons
trained in the use of this kit; oxygen use, and CPR must be
quickly available. | [Shipping]
UN2928 Toxic solids, corrosive, organic, n.o.s.,
Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials,
8-Corrosive material, Technical Name Required. UN3290
Toxic solid, corrosive, inorganic, n.o.s., Hazard class: 6.1;
Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, 8-Corrosive material.
UN1588 Cyanides, inorganic, solid, n.o.s., Hazard Class:
6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials | [Incompatibilities]
Reacts slowly with water releasing
hydrogen cyanide. Incompatible with phosphorus (molten);
reacts with incandescence to produce phosphorus
iodide
. Contact with alcohols, acids, ammonia,
carbon dioxide or alkaline material and bases produces
toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide. Incompatible with
nitriles. | [Description]
Cyanogen iodide is a combustible, white crystalline solid with a very pungent odor. Molecularweight=152.92; Freezing/Melting point=146.5℃. HazardIdentification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System):Health 4, Flammability 0, Reactivity . Soluble in water;slow reaction. | [Purification Methods]
This compound is POISONOUS, and the precautions for cyanogen bromide (above) apply here. The reagent (ca 5.9g) is dissolved in boiling CHCl3 (15mL), filtered through a plug of glass wool into a 25mL Erlenmeyer flask. Cool to room temperature for 15minutes, then place it in an ice-salt bath and cool to -10o. This cooling causes a small aqueous layer to separate as ice. The ice is filtered with the CNI, but melts on the filter and is also removed with the CHCl3 used as washing liquid. The CNI which is collected on a sintered glass funnel is washed 3x with CHCl3 (1.5mL at 0o) and freed from last traces of solvent by placing it on a watch glass and exposing it to the atmosphere in a good fume cupboard at room temperature for 1hour to give colourless needles (ca 4.5g), m 146-147o (sealed capillary totally immersed in the oil bath). The yield depends slightly on the rapidity of the operation; in this way loss by sublimation can be minimised. If desired, it can be sublimed under reduced pressure at temperatures at which CNI is only slowly decomposed into I2 and (CN)2. The vacuum will need to be renewed constantly due to the volatility of CNI. [Bak & Hillebert Org Synth Coll Vol IV 207 1963.] | [storage]
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with cyanogeniodide you should be trained on its proper handlingand storage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool,well-ventilated area. Refrigerate at (approx.) 4℃. Metal | [Waste Disposal]
A suitable method for destroying cyanogen iodide may consist of treatment with caustic soda, followed by adding sodium hypochlorite (laundry bleach) to oxidize the cyanide to nontoxic cyanate. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [RIDADR ]
3290 | [HazardClass ]
6.1(a) | [PackingGroup ]
I | [HS Code ]
28530090 | [Safety Profile]
A poison by ingestion
and subcutaneous routes. Violent reaction
with P. See other cyanogen entries;
CYANIDE and IOdiDES. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of
NOx, CN-, and I- | [Hazardous Substances Data]
506-78-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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