Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

IUPAC: Hydrogen cyanide

CAS: 74-90-8

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×1
3.7%
C
Carbon ×1
44.4%
N
Nitrogen ×1
51.8%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

C#N

गुण

प्रकार
acid
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
27.03 g/mol
घनत्व
0.6870 g/cm³
गलनांक
-13.3 °C
क्वथनांक
25.6 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

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).