Potassium Thiocyanate

Potassium Thiocyanate (KSCN), also known as potassium rhodanide, crystalline salt. It is an inorganic compound composed of potassium (K⁺) ions and thiocyanate (SCN⁻) ions.

Chemical Formula: KSCN

Appearance: Colorless, deliquescent (absorbs moisture from the air) crystalline salt.

Uses:

• Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry: Potassium thiocyanate is widely used as a reagent in laboratory settings for analytical and synthetic chemistry purposes. It is employed in qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses, including titrations, complexometric determinations, and spectrophotometric assays.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used in pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient or inactive ingredient in tablet or capsule preparations. It is also employed in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds.

• Antimicrobial Properties: Potassium thiocyanate exhibits antimicrobial properties and is sometimes used in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and personal care items as a preservative or antimicrobial agent.

• Additional Applications: Potassium thiocyanate is employed in textile processing for dyeing and printing applications. It facilitates the bonding of certain dyes to fibers and enhances colorfastness and brightness in dyed fabrics.