Cyanide Formula
This article explains the cyanide formula, also known as the cyanide ion formula or the cyanide anion formula. It is a pseudohalide anion and is the conjugate base of hydrogen cyanide. It can act as an inhibitor. This compound consists of a cyano group consisting of a carbon atom attached to a nitrogen atom through a triple bond. The chemical or molecular formula for cyanide is CN−.
Cyanide is a chemical with a CN group in its name. A cyano group consists of a carbon atom triple bonded to a nitrogen atom.

The cyanide group exists as the anion CN in inorganic cyanides. Sodium and potassium cyanide are extremely lethal soluble salts. Hydrocyanic acid, commonly known as hydrogen cyanide or HCN, is a highly volatile liquid produced on a large scale in industry. It is made from acidified cyanide salts.

Nitrile is the common name for organic cyanides. The CN group in nitrile is attached to carbon by a covalent bond. The cyanide group is attached to a methyl group in acetonitrile, eg (CH3). While nitriles generally do not generate cyanide ions, cyanohydrins do, making them very dangerous.

Properties of cyanide

Cyanide chemical formula: CN–

Hydrogen cyanide chemical formula: HCN

Molecular weight of hydrogen cyanide: 27.0253 g/mol

Hydrogen cyanide density: 0.6876 g/cm3

The boiling point of hydrogen cyanide: 25.6°C

Melting point of hydrogen cyanide: -13.4°C

It is a white compound that exists as crystals or powder. Its watery scent smells like bitter almonds. When hydrogen cyanide is absorbed through the skin through a wound or inhaled or ingested, it breaks down to form a colored and toxic substance. When this compound burns, it produces toxic nitrogen oxides.
Properties of the chemical cyanide formula
The chemical formula of cyanide is CN−
Hydrogen cyanide chemical formula HCN
Molecular weight of hydrogen cyanide 27.0253 g/mol
Hydrogen cyanide density 0.6876 g/cm3
The boiling point of hydrogen cyanide is 25.6°C
Melting point of hydrogen cyanide -13.4°C
Inorganic cyanides such as hydrocyanic acid (hydrogen cyanide or HCN) are highly volatile liquids. Acidification of cyanide salts produces HCN. It is highly toxic. In organic cyanides such as acetonitrile, the cyanide group is attached to a methyl group. It is less toxic than inorganic cyanides. An example of a naturally occurring nitrile is hydrogen cyanide.