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Potassium thiocyanate (CAS 333-20-0)

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Application:
Potassium thiocyanate is a chaotropic agent used for protein crystallization
CAS Number:
333-20-0
Molecular Weight:
97.18
Molecular Formula:
KSCN
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Potassium thiocyanate is extensively utilized in chemical research, particularly for its application in inorganic and coordination chemistry. As a source of the thiocyanate ion, this chemical is frequently employed to synthesize complexes with various metals, facilitating the study of their properties and behaviors. The thiocyanate ion acts as a versatile ligand, binding to metal centers in multiple modes, which allows researchers to explore the coordination chemistry and electronic structures of these complexes. This exploration is crucial for developing catalysts and materials with specific magnetic and electronic properties. Additionally, potassium thiocyanate is used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for the qualitative and quantitative determination of iron content in samples, utilizing the vivid red complex formed with ferric ions for spectrophotometric measurements. Its role extends to biochemical studies, where it is used to investigate enzyme activities that are sensitive to the presence of thiocyanate ions. These diverse applications not only provide valuable insights into fundamental chemical interactions but also aid in the advancement of technologies in materials science and catalysis, highlighting the importance of potassium thiocyanate in scientific research.


Potassium thiocyanate (CAS 333-20-0) References

  1. Potassium thiocyanate argentates: K3[Ag(SCN)4], K4[Ag2(SCN)6] and K[Ag(SCN)2] .  |  Krautscheid, H. and Gerber, S. 2001. Acta Crystallogr C. 57: 781-3. PMID: 11443238
  2. Pro-inflammatory activity in rats of thiocyanate, a metabolite of the hydrocyanic acid inhaled from tobacco smoke.  |  Whitehouse, MW. and Jones, M. 2009. Inflamm Res. 58: 693-704. PMID: 19360377
  3. Solvation of KSCN in water.  |  Botti, A., et al. 2009. J Phys Chem B. 113: 10014-21. PMID: 19569631
  4. Inorganic Salts and Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: Mechanistic Conundrums?  |  Hamblin, MR. and Abrahamse, H. 2018. Molecules. 23: PMID: 30514001
  5. Pilot assessment of omega-3 fatty acids and potassium thiocyanate in sickle cell anemia patients with conditional peak systolic cerebral artery blood velocity.  |  Ugwu, A., et al. 2021. Blood Cells Mol Dis. 89: 102564. PMID: 33839465
  6. Characteristics of Methyl Cellulose Based Solid Polymer Electrolyte Inserted with Potassium Thiocyanate as K+ Cation Provider: Structural and Electrical Studies.  |  Aziz, SB., et al. 2022. Materials (Basel). 15: PMID: 36013716
  7. Cetrimonium bromide and potassium thiocyanate assisted post-vapor treatment approach to enhance power conversion efficiency and stability of FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells.  |  Kumar, A., et al. 2023. RSC Adv. 13: 1402-1411. PMID: 36686937
  8. Improved Performance of Air-Processed Perovskite Solar Cells via the Combination of Chlorine Precursors and Potassium Thiocyanate.  |  Bensekhria, A., et al. 2023. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 15: 56413-56423. PMID: 38058107
  9. Protection of rabbits against experimental pasteurellosis by vaccination with a potassium thiocyanate extract of Pasteurella multocida.  |  Ringler, DH., et al. 1985. Infect Immun. 49: 498-504. PMID: 4030090
  10. Application of potassium thiocyanate as a destaining agent for confirming the specificity of viral immunofluorescence.  |  Greenham, LW. and Caul, EO. 1982. J Clin Microbiol. 16: 803-7. PMID: 6185529

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Potassium thiocyanate, 100 g

sc-203366
100 g
$50.00

Potassium thiocyanate, 500 g

sc-203366A
500 g
$135.00

Potassium thiocyanate, 2.5 kg

sc-203366B
2.5 kg
$250.00