Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

IUPAC: Hydrogen cyanide

CAS: 74-90-8

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070

Thành phần nguyên tố

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

C#N

Tính chất

Loại
acid
Trạng thái
liquid
Khối lượng mol
27,03 g/mol
Mật độ
0,6870 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
-13,3 °C
Điểm sôi
25,6 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).