Cyanomethyl

Functional group

In organic chemistry, the term cyanomethyl (cyanide (N≡C) + methyl (CH3)) designates:

  • A cyanomethyl group (N≡CCH2–), a type of nitrile group
  • The cyanomethyl radical (N≡CCH2·)
  • The cyanomethyl carbanion (N≡CCH2−)

See also

  • Ethynyl
  • Hydroxymethyl
  • Trifluoromethyl


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