Hydrogen cyanide, or H−C≡N, is a highly volatile toxic liquid that is produced on a large scale industrially. It is obtained by acidification of cyanide salts. The cyanide ion −C≡N is isoelectronic with …

Sep 6, 2024 · Cyanide is a fast acting and potentially deadly chemical that affects the body's ability to use oxygen. It comes from natural substances in some foods and in certain plants, including the pits …

Nov 28, 2025 · cyanide, any compound containing the monovalent combining group CN. In inorganic cyanides, such as sodium cyanide (NaCN), this group is present as the negatively charged cyanide …

Cyanides are fast-acting poisons that can be lethal. They were used as chemical weapons for the first time in World War I. Low levels of cyanides are found in nature and in products we commonly eat …

Jun 10, 2025 · What Is Cyanide? The term "cyanide" refers to any chemical containing a carbon-nitrogen (CN) bond. Many substances contain cyanide, but not all of them are deadly poisons.

The aim of the present article is to give an update of cyanide exposure sources, molecular affinities and targets of cyanide anion, symptoms of acute and chronic poisoning, and recent advances as regards …

Cyanide is a very poisonous chemical. Exposure to high levels of cyanide harms the brain and heart, and may cause coma and death. Exposure to lower levels may result in breathing difficulties, heart …