Prussian blue
Prussian blue (CAS 14038-43-8) supplier Zemixal. Request a quote with price, lead time and documents. Catalogue no. ZX-000690.
About Prussian blue
Zemixal supplies Prussian blue within its laboratory Chemicals & Reagents portfolio. Key data (Microscopy): CAS 14038-43-8, formula C18Fe7N18 and molar mass 859.2 g/mol. Expect blue to dark blue powder.
Common uses in the lab and plant
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Dyes & pigments manufacture
Safe handling
Solubility: insoluble in water. Classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H312 and H332. Read the SDS before first use.
Available as 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg and 25 kg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Histology & cytology staining
- Microscopy
- Clinical laboratories
- Dyes & pigments manufacture
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Prussian blue |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-000690 |
| CAS number | 14038-43-8 |
| IUPAC name | tris(iron(2+));tetrakis(iron(3+));octadecacyanide |
| Molecular formula | C18Fe7N18 |
| Molar mass | 859.2 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 859.5999 |
| Grade | Microscopy |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | Blue to dark blue powder |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 36 |
| Topological polar surface area | 428 Ų |
| HS code | 28372090 |
| InChIKey | DCYOBGZUOMKFPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[C-]#N.[Fe+2].[Fe+2].[Fe+2].[Fe+3].[Fe+3].[Fe+3].[Fe+3] |
| PubChem CID | 2724251 |
| Synonyms | Iron(III) ferrocyanide, iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II), Prussian blue insoluble, Ferrocin, Berlin Blue, Ferric hexacyanoferrate, Berliner Blau, Turnbulls Blau, iron(3+) hexacyanoferrate(4-), iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II), iron(3+) hexacyanidoferrate(4-), Fe4(Fe(CN)6)3 |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Warning
- H312Harmful in contact with skin
- H332Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary statements P261, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P321, P362 + P364, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 10 g | Quoted on request | |
| 25 g | Quoted on request | |
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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