Salts and C-organyl derivatives of hydrogen cyanide, HC[triple bond]N. NOC Rule C-831.1. GNOC Recom. R-5.7.9.1. See also isocyanides, nitriles, carbonitriles . E.g. CH3C[triple bond]N methyl cyanide (acetonitrile), NaCN sodium cyanide, PhC(=O)CN benzoyl cyanide
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