Lead(II) cyanide
Also known as Lead cyanide, Lead cyanide (Pb(CN)2), Lead dicyanide
Key facts
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- CAS number
- 592-05-2
- Formula
- C2N2Pb
- Physical form
- Powder
- HS code
- 283719
- Category
- Silicates, borates and other salts
- UN number
- UN 1620

What is Lead(II) cyanide?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Lead cyanide appears as a white to yellowish powder. Toxic by skin absorption, by ingestion, and by inhalation of dust, or hydrogen cyanide produced by slight decomposition. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen in fires.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- dicyanolead
- CAS number
- 592-05-2
- EC number
- 209-742-1
- Molecular formula
- C2N2Pb
- InChIKey
- UMTFPTCPRUEQHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/2CN.Pb/c2*1-2;
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C(#N)[Pb]C#N
Synonyms
- Lead cyanide
- Lead cyanide (Pb(CN)2)
- Lead dicyanide
- Lead(II)cyanide
- Cyanure de plomb
- C.I. 77610
- Cianuro de plomo
- Cianuro de plomo (Spanish DOT)
- dicyanolead
- plumbanedicarbonitrile
- cyanide lead
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Powderexp.Measured value |
|---|
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 259.24 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 259.9828 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -0.35calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 47.58 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 5calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
- UN number
- UN 1620
- Transport hazard class
- 6.1
- Packing group
- II
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
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HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Lead(II) cyanide is traded under.
Cyanides and cyanide oxides, other
- South Korea62.4%
- Singapore11.7%
- Japan6.9%
- Philippines29.3%
- China16.6%
- Malaysia14.7%
The HS code shown for Lead(II) cyanide is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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