Title: Potassium Cyanate
CAS Registry Number: 590-28-3
Molecular Formula: CKNO
Molecular Weight: 81.12
Percent Composition: C 14.81%, K 48.20%, N 17.27%, O 19.72%
Literature References: Inhibitor of sickling of erythrocytes in vitro: Cerami, Manning, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 68, 1180 (1971). See also Sodium Cyanate. Pharmacology: A. Cerami et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 185, 653 (1973). Brief review: Dangerous Prop. Ind. Mater. Rep. 13, 408-415 (1993).
Properties: White, cryst powder. d 2.05. Sol in water, very slightly in alcohol. LD50 i.p. in mice: 320 mg/kg (Cerami).
Density: d 2.05
Toxicity data: LD50 i.p. in mice: 320 mg/kg (Cerami) |