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hydrocyanic acid |
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hydrocyanic acid (hī'drōsīăn`ĭk): see hydrogen cyanide hydrogen cyanide, HCN, colorless, volatile, and extremely poisonous chemical compound whose vapors have a bitter almond odor. It melts at −14°C; and boils at 26°C;. It is miscible in all proportions with water or ethanol and is soluble in ether. ..... Click the link for more information. . hydrocyanic acid [¦hī·drō·sī′an·ik ′as·əd] (inorganic chemistry) HCN_A highly toxic liquid that has the odor of bitter almonds and boils at 25.6°C; used to manufacture cyanide salts, acrylonitrile, and dyes, and as a fumigant in agriculture. Also known as formonitrile; hydrogen cyanide; prussic acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When exposed, it releases hydrocyanic acid (or HCN, prussic acid) into the air. DL-methionine is produced from special raw materials, such as acrolein, hydrocyanic acid, and methyl mercaptan. Building Block Chemicals: Intermediate chemicals such as acrylonitrile, acrylamide, melamine, ammonia, hydrocyanic acid, methanol and sulfuric acid. |
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