Hydrogen Cyanide

Hydrogen cyanide (HCN); A toxic liquid or colorless gas. It is found in the smoke of various tobacco products and released by combustion of nitrogen-containing organic materials.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): D01.029.260.330, D01.625.400

MeSH Unique ID: D006856

Registry Number: 2WTB3V159F

Entry Terms:

• Cyanide, Hydrogen
• Hydrocyanic Acid
• Acid, Hydrocyanic
• Zyklon B

Pharmacologic Action:

• Chemical Warfare Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Acids
Acids, Noncarboxylic
Hydrogen Cyanide

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Nitrogen Compounds
Hydrogen Cyanide
Cyanides
Cyanamide
Ferricyanides +
Ferrocyanides
Potassium Cyanide
Sodium Cyanide