cyanic acid

Химические свойства

Colorless liquid or gas with an acrid smell; mp -86°C (-122.8°F); bp 23.5°C (74.3°F); density 1.140 at 20°C (68°F); soluble in water, alcohol, ether, benzene, and toluene.

Использование

In formation of some cyanates.

Определение

cyanic acid: An unstable explosiveacid, HOCN. The compound has thestructure H–O–C≡N, and is also calledfulminic acid. Its salts and esters arecyanates (or fulminates). The compoundis a volatile liquid, whichreadily polymerizes. In water it hydrolysesto ammonia and carbondioxide. It is isomeric with anotheracid, H–N=C=O, which is known asisocyanic acid. Its salts and esters areisocyanates.

Угроза здоровью

Hydrogen cyanate is a severe irritant to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Exposure to this compound can cause severe lacrimation. Inhalation can produce irritation and injury to the respiratory tract. LD50 values are not reported.

Пожароопасность

Flammable; the liquid can explode when heated rapidly.

Утилизация отходов

Hydrogen cyanate can be disposed of in the drain in small amounts. It decomposes in water forming CO2 and NH3.