Copper(II) cyanide
Agent Name
Copper(II) cyanide
Alternative Name
Cupric cyanide
CAS Number
4367-08-2
Formula
C2-Cu-N2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Cupric cyanide; Cyanure de cuivre [French]; Hydrocyanic acid, copper(2+) salt; Copper cyanide (Cu(CN)2); Copper dicyanide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Cyanides
Description
Insoluble in water; [Sullivan, p. 707]
Comments
Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1259] See "Copper." See "CYANIDES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as CN
MAK
2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as CN (0.01 mg/m3, respirable fraction-Cu inorganic cmpnds)
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as CN
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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