Title: Potassium Nitroprusside
CAS Registry Number: 14709-57-0
CAS Name: Dipotassium pentakis(cyano-C)nitrosylferrate(2-)
Additional Names: potassium nitrosylpentacyanoferrate(II)
Molecular Formula: C5FeK2N6O
Molecular Weight: 294.13
Percent Composition: C 20.42%, Fe 18.99%, K 26.59%, N 28.57%, O 5.44%
Line Formula: K2Fe(CN)5(NO)
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: Garnet-red, hygroscopic crystals. Sol in 1 part water, in alcohol. Keep well closed.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.