Hydrogen Cyanide
TL;DR: Hydrogen Cyanide (CAS 74-90-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula CHN and molecular weight 27.010899 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
formonitrile
Also Known As: hydrogen cyanide, hydrocyanic acid, Formonitrile, Prussic acid, Blausaeure
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | CHN |
| Molecular Weight | 27.010899 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 23.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 27.010899 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 2 |
| Complexity | 10.0 |
| Melting Point | 7 °F (96%) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 78 °F at 760 mmHg (96%) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.69 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 0 °F (96%) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | 630 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.2614 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | C#N |
| InChIKey | LELOWRISYMNNSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Hydrogen Cyanide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Hydrogen Cyanide (CAS 74-90-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Hydrogen Cyanide (CAS 74-90-8) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula CHN and a molecular weight of 27.01 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.69 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: Miscible (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as hydrogen cyanide and hydrocyanic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of Hydrogen Cyanide
Property Insights of Hydrogen Cyanide
The XLogP value of 0.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Hydrogen Cyanide. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 23.8 Ų, Hydrogen Cyanide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Hydrogen Cyanide has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Hydrogen Cyanide?
The CAS number of Hydrogen Cyanide is 74-90-8.
What is the molecular formula of Hydrogen Cyanide?
The molecular formula of Hydrogen Cyanide is CHN.
What is the molecular weight of Hydrogen Cyanide?
The molecular weight of Hydrogen Cyanide is 27.010899 g/mol.
What are the applications of Hydrogen Cyanide?
Hydrogen Cyanide is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Hydrogen Cyanide (CAS 74-90-8) with...
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