CAS 3315-16-0: silver cyanate

Silver Cyanate

Applications Silver cyanate is a chemosterilant in adult houseflies, and is also used as a reagent to synthesize 1-(3-thianyl)uracil and 9-(3-thianyl)adenine derivatives, compounds that have potential anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and antitumour activity. References Fye, R., et al.: J. Econ. Entomol., 62, 522 (1969); Hultin, P. & Szarek, W.: Can. J. Chem., 72, 208 (1994)

Silver cyanate is a silver salt of cyanate (CN) that is used as a bactericide and has been shown to be effective against infectious diseases. It is insoluble in water and forms particles or molecules when it comes in contact with water. Silver cyanate contains two atoms of silver, which are bound to three nitrogen atoms. The reaction mechanism is not well understood, but it may involve the formation of an inorganic acid and the release of hydrogen ions. The hydrochloric acid that is released may react with fatty acids to form an insoluble polymer. Silver cyanate has been shown to have beneficial effects against diabetic neuropathy by reducing oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function.

Silver cyanate is a chemosterilant in adult house flies. It is also used as a reagent to prepare 1-(3-thianyl)uracil and 9-(3-thianyl)adenine derivatives, which has potential anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and antitumour activity.It is used as a silver plating solution in the electroplating process. 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.