HCN/KCN
HCN/KCN in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Carbonyl chemistry.
Overview
HCN/KCN is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Carbonyl chemistry
- What it does: Nucleophilic addition
- Product: Cyanohydrin