Compound Q&A
What is Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-κC)-, potassium, hydrate (1:4:3), (OC-6-11)- (CAS: 14459-95-1)?
Answer
Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-κC)-, potassium, hydrate (1:4:3), (OC-6-11)- (CAS: 14459-95-1) is a potassium salt of hexacyanoferrate(IV) with three water molecules of crystallization. It appears as a dark blue crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, and exhibits oxidizing properties. This compound is primarily used in industrial and research applications, including as a precursor for other iron compounds and in analytical chemistry.
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CAS No
14459-95-1
English Name
Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-κC)-, potassium, hydrate (1:4:3), (OC-6-11)-
Molecular Formula
C6H6FeK4N6O3
Molecular Weight
422.39 g/mol
SMILES
N#C[Fe-4](C#N)(C#N)(C#N)(C#N)C#N.[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+].O.O.O
InChIKey
QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
