Reinecke salt
CAS Number13573-16-5
FormulaNH4[Cr(NH3)2(SCN)4]
Mol. Weight336.43 g/mol
Reinecke salt
What is Reinecke salt?
Reinecke salt is a chemical compound with CAS number 13573-16-5 and molecular formula NH4[Cr(NH3)2(SCN)4]. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Color reagent and precipitant for mercury. Precipitant for primary and secondary amines and certain amino acids.
Specifications
Linear Formula
NH4[Cr(NH3)2(SCN)4]
Molecular Weight
336.43 g/mol
Grade
ACS reagent
Assay/Purity
≥93.0%
Impurities
≤0.05% insol. dil. HCl
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302-H312-H332
Precautionary Statements
P280
Melting Point
268-272 °C (dec.)(lit.)
EC Number
237-003-3
WGK Germany
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