Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

IUPAC: Hydrogen cyanide

CAS: 74-90-8

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070

Элементный состав

Применение

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

Интересные факты

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

Безопасность

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

Structure

SMILES

C#N

Свойства

Тип
acid
Состояние
liquid
Молярная масса
27,03 g/mol
Плотность
0,6870 g/cm³
Температура плавления
-13,3 °C
Температура кипения
25,6 °C
Растворимость
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

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).