CAS 1111-67-7: Cuprous thiocyanate

It is used as flame retardant. It is a good inorganic pigment, and is used as the antifouling paint for protecting the underwater surfaces of ships against vegetation. Manufacturing industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals and also used in freezing solutions, electroplating , steel picking, printing, and corrosion inhibitor against acid gases. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Cuprous thiocyanate is a copper compound that is used as an antimicrobial agent. It has been shown to be effective against gram-positive bacteria and can be used as a topical treatment for wounds. Cuprous thiocyanate is synthesized by reacting copper chloride with potassium dichromate and thiocyanic acid. The reaction mechanism of cuprous thiocyanate involves the formation of a complex between copper ions and hydrogen fluoride, which leads to the release of a proton. This proton then reacts with water to form hydrogen gas, which causes the release of hydrogen cyanide, an intermediate in the reaction pathway. Hydrogen cyanide binds to oxygen atoms in water molecules to form hydrocyanic acid (HCN). Hydrocyanic acid then reacts with sulfhydryl groups on proteins, changing their shape and causing them to denature or unfold. The ability of cuprous thiocyanate to denature proteins makes it useful in treating wounds

Copper(I) thiocyanate, 99%

Copper(I) thiocyanate