Potassium Ferricyanide

[13746-66-2] C6FeK3N6 (MW 329.27) InChI = 1S/6CN.Fe.3K/c6*1-2;;;;/q6*-1;+3;3*+1 InChIKey = BYGOPQKDHGXNCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N (mild oxidizing agent for functional groups;1 capable of oxidative coupling of phenols;2 can function as reoxidant in osmium-catalyzed asymmetric dihydroxylation of alkenes3) Alternate Name: potassium hexacyanoferrate(III). Physical Data: d 1.890 g cm−3. Solubility: sol 33 g/100 ml in cold water, 77.5 g/100 ml in hot water; insol alcohol. Form Supplied in: orange crystalline solid; widely available. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: stable in air; light sensitive. Aqueous solutions decompose slowly on standing. Contact with strong acid liberates highly toxic gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Use in a fume hood.