Zinc cadmium thiocyanate, ZnCd(SCN)(4) (ZCTC) single crystals of optical quality have been grown from aqueous solution by controlled evaporation at 40 degreesC. The morphology of the crystal was indexed. Raman spectroscopy, refractive indices, optical transmission and optical damage threshold of the ZCTC crystal were all performed at room temperature. Violet and ultraviolet (UV) light output by frequency doubling of a 808 nm GaAlAs laser diode and a continuous wave Ti:sapphire laser at 760 nm were achieved. The dielectric constants, piezoelectric strain constants, electroptic coefficients, and direct current resistivities have also been measured.