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A nitrile is any Organic Compound which has a - C '''≡''' N Functional Group . The -C'''≡'''N functional group is called a '''nitrile group'''. In the -CN group, the Carbon atom and the Nitrogen atom are Triple Bond ed together. The prefix '''cyano''' is used in chemical nomenclature to indicate the presence of a nitrile group in a molecule. A Cyanide ion is a negative ion with the formula CN. The -CN group is sometimes, less properly, referred to as a ''cyanide group'' or ''cyano group'' and compounds with them are sometimes referred to as Cyanide s.

Nitriles sometimes release the highly toxic CN cyanide ion. See the article on Cyanide for a discussion of biological effects and toxicity.


SYNTHESIS OF NITRILES

Nitriles can be prepared in Organic Synthesis by the following methods:


:In one study an aromatic or aliphatic aldehyde is reacted with hydroxylamine and Anhydrous sodium sulfate in a Dry Media Reaction for a very small amount of time under Microwave Irradiation through an intermediate aldoxime.


REACTIONS OF NITRILES

Nitrile groups in organic compounds can undergo various reactions when subject to certain reactants or conditions. A nitrile group can be hydrolyzed, reduced, or ejected from a molecule as a cyanide ion.




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