Calcium Cyanamide

General Information
TCI Product No. : C0006
Stock Status :
Unit Sizes Price Available stock
Belgium Tokyo *
25G 13.15 GBP 2 10
500G 28.60 GBP 2 >10

Status at 02:00 a.m. on 11 Feb 2012

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Purity / Analysis Method :
Storage :
M.F. / M.W. : CCaN2=80.10
CAS Number : 156-62-7
Related CAS Number :
MDL Number : MFCD00064894
Application

Preparation of Cyanamide

Preparation of Cyanamide

Typical Procedure:Glacial acetic acid 57 g (54 mL, 0.75 mol) and water 135 mL are placed in a large sized agate mortar and white thoroughly stirring, calcium cyanamide 40 g (0.50 mol) is slowly added and the mixture is grounded. Acetylene gas is generated, yielding a dull grayish to dark colored paste. Subsequently, the paste is dried at 40~50 ℃ for 12~18 hours under reduced pressure 30 mmHg to yield a gray powder which is placed in a Soxhlet extractor. The powder is extracted with 400 mL of ether containing several drops of dilute acetic acid for 2~3 hours (2×). The ether extraction is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate (30 g). Concentration under a reduced pressure gives 10.5~15.8 g (50~75% from CaCN2) colorless viscous oil.

  • Org. Synth. 1963, Coll. Vol. 4, 645.
References
Merck Index(14) : 1662
RTECS# : GS6000000
EC Number : 205-861-8
Transport Information
UNNo. : 1403
Class : 4.3
PG : III
Safety
Signal Word : Danger
Pictogram : Corrosion Exclamation Mark
GHS H Statement : Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
GHS P Statement : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Avoid breathing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Risk Phrases
R22 : Harmful if swallowed.
R37 : Irritating to respiratory system.
R41 : Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases
S22 : Do not breathe dust.
S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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