I. Introduction and basic properties
Product name: sodium cyanate
CAS No.: 917-61-3
Structure of molecular formula: NaOCN
Relative molecular weight or atomic weight: 65.01
Density: 1.937
Melting point: 550℃
Toxicity LD50 (mg/kg): 1200 (rat oral)
Appearance: Colorless crystalline power.
Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol and ether.

II. Main use

Mainly used as the raw material to produce meprobamate in organic synthesis, heat treatment agent of steel in metallurgy, herbicide in pesticide industry. Also used as the raw material in pharmaceutical industry, etc.