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Nitrile-group
nitrile chemical

A nitrile is a chemical compound with a -C=N functional group. It smells like a fruit, and can be a type of poison.


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  • Nitrile Structural Formulae V.1

    The structure of a nitrile: the functional group is highlighted blue

  • Synthesis of Cyanoarenes

    Synthesis of aromatic nitriles via silylated cyanohydrins

  • Sample of PdCl2(PhCN)2

    Sample of the nitrile complex PdCl2(PhCN)2

  • Nitrile-oxide-2D-B

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  • Fadrozole

    Structure of fadrozole, an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of breast cancer.

See also

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