Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

IUPAC: Hydrogen cyanide

CAS: 74-90-8

Übersicht

Hydrogen cyanide is an extremely toxic compound with a faint bitter almond odor. It inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, blocking cellular respiration.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×1
3,7%
C
Carbon ×1
44,4%
N
Nitrogen ×1
51,8%

Verwendung

  • • Gold/silver mining
  • • Nylon precursor (adiponitrile)
  • • Pesticide fumigant

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ About 40% of people cannot detect HCN's bitter almond smell due to a genetic trait

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Lethal at low concentrations
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

C#N

Eigenschaften

Typ
acid
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
27,03 g/mol
Dichte
0,6870 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-13,3 °C
Siedepunkt
25,6 °C
Löslichkeit
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
27,0109
XLogP
0,1
TPSA
23,8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
10,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydrogen Cyanide?
Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Hydrogen cyanide.
What is the molecular weight of Hydrogen Cyanide?
Hydrogen Cyanide has a molar mass of 27.03 g/mol.
What state is Hydrogen Cyanide at room temperature?
Hydrogen Cyanide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Hydrogen Cyanide organic or inorganic?
Hydrogen Cyanide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Hydrogen Cyanide?
Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).