Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

IUPAC: Hydrogen cyanide

CAS: 74-90-8

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070

元素组成

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

C#N

属性

类型
acid
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
27.03 g/mol
密度
0.6870 g/cm³
熔点
-13.3 °C
沸点
25.6 °C
溶解度
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).