ZINC CYANIDE

FORMULA	:	Zn(CN)2
ORIGIN	:	Korea
PACKING	:	15kg/drum
APPLICATION	:	Used in electroplating industry.

Short description

Chemical formula: Zn (CN) 2 Content: 99.9% Packing specification: 15kg / carton Origin: Korea Zinc cyanide is the inorganic compound with the formula Zn(CN)2. It is a white solid that is used mainly for electroplating zinc but also has more specialized applications for the synthesis of organic compounds. Applications: Electroplating: The main application of Zn(CN)2 is for electroplating of zinc from aqueous solutions containing additional cyanide. Organic synthesis: Zn(CN)2 is used to introduce the formyl group in to aromatic compounds in the Gatterman reaction where it serves a convenient, safer, and non-gaseous alternative to HCN. Because the reaction uses HCl, Zn(CN)2 also supplies the reaction with ZnCl2 in-situ, a Lewis acid catalyst. Examples of Zn(CN)2 being used in this way include the synthesis of 2-Hydroxy-1-nafthaldehyde and Mesitaldehyde. Zn(CN)2 is also employed as a catalyst for the cyanosilylation of aldehydes and ketones.