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Application
Zinc cyanide is used for electroplating of zinc. In Gatterman reaction , it is used for the introduction of formyl group in to aromatic compounds as well as to prepare 2-hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and mesitaldehyde. It is also used in chemical analysis in analytical chemistry. Further, it acts as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones. In addition to this, it reacts with 1,3,5-triethyl-benzene to get 2,4,6-triethyl-benzaldehyde.
Technical Specifications
FormulaZn(CN)2
Formula Weight117.42
Melting point 800°C .
Density1.852
Storage & Sensitivity Hygroscopic.
Store under Argon. Ambient temperatures.
Solubility Soluble in alkalies, potassium cyanide and ammonia.
Insoluble in water and most solvents.
