Melting point
474 °C(lit.)
Boiling point
decomposes [STR93]
density
2.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
storage temp.
Poison room
color
White-beige to greenish
Water Solubility
Practically insoluble in water and alcohol. Soluble in ammonium hydroxide, aqueous ammonia, pyridine and N-methylpyrrolidone.
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp)
pKsp: 19.46
Exposure limits
TLV-TWA 1 mg Cu/m3 (ACGIH).
Stability:
Stable. Incompatible with acids, bases, magnesium. Reacts violently with oxidizing agents, nitrates. Reaction with acid releases highly toxic gas (HCN).
CAS DataBase Reference
544-92-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Copper(I) cyanide (544-92-3)