Potassium Cyanate – High-Purity Intermediate

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Potassium Cyanate, with the chemical formula KOCN, is an odorless, white crystalline powder known for its strong nucleophilic and oxidative reactivity. As a potassium salt of isocyanic acid, it is a critical intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry, used in the preparation of ureas, hydantoins, and carbamates.  Wholesale Potassium cyanide

Potassium cyanate is industrially synthesized via the oxidation of potassium cyanide or through a reaction of urea with potassium carbonate at high temperatures. It is thermally stable and water-soluble, making it ideal for use in metal surface treatments, heat-resistant resins, and non-toxic herbicide production.

Cavin Resource supplies industrial and pharmaceutical-grade Potassium Cyanate with global logistics, technical documentation (COA, SDS), and custom packaging solutions to meet B2B procurement standards across various industries. Wholesale Potassium cyanide

⚙️ Production Method

High-Temperature Synthesis from Urea

• Urea is mixed with potassium carbonate and heated to 400–600°C.

• The result is high-purity potassium cyanate and CO₂ as a by-product.

• This method avoids the use of cyanide, making it more eco-friendly and scalable.

🏭 Applications & Industry Use Cases

🧪 Organic & Medicinal Chemistry

• Precursor in hydantoin and urea synthesis

• Used to prepare carbamate-based drugs

🔧 Metal Surface & Heat Treatment

• Acts as a quenching salt in heat treatment of metals

• Enhances corrosion resistance and metal hardness

🌱 Agrochemical Manufacturing

• Intermediate in low-toxicity herbicide formulations

🧬 Biochemical Research

• Used in enzyme studies and protein modification reactions

✅ Benefits of potassium cyanate

• ✅ Stable and easy-to-handle compared to cyanide salts

• ✅ Versatile intermediate for multiple chemical pathways

• ✅ Soluble in water and ethanol for flexible formulation

• ✅ Available in lab and industrial grades

• ✅ Supplied with regulatory and shipping compliance

📦 Packaging Options Potassium cyanide

• 25 kg HDPE drums or paper bags with liners

• 5 kg vacuum-sealed containers for lab use

• Custom packaging for bulk orders

• Includes SDS, COA, TDS, and HS Code labeling

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is potassium cyanate toxic?

Answer: It is significantly less toxic than potassium cyanide, but still requires proper PPE and ventilation during handling.

2. What grade do you supply – lab or industrial?

Answer: Cavin Resource supplies both grades based on application – pharmaceutical and industrial.

3. Is this product shipped internationally?

Answer: Yes, we offer worldwide shipping with all necessary regulatory and customs documentation.

4. How is potassium cyanate stored safely?

Answer: Store in a cool, dry, and sealed environment, away from acids and strong oxidizing agents.

📚 Credible Sources for SEO & Reference

• PubChem – Potassium Cyanate

• European Chemicals Agency – KOCN Safety Profile

• Royal Society of Chemistry – Reactions of Cyanates

• ScienceDirect – Cyanate Applications in Organic Synthesis