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hydrocyanic acid

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hydrocyanic acid

Solution of hydrogen cyanide gas (HCN) in water. It is a colourless, highly poisonous, volatile liquid, smelling of bitter almonds.



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When exposed, it releases hydrocyanic acid (or HCN, prussic acid) into the air.
DL-methionine is produced from special raw materials, such as acrolein, hydrocyanic acid, and methyl mercaptan.
Building Block Chemicals: Intermediate chemicals such as acrylonitrile, acrylamide, melamine, ammonia, hydrocyanic acid, methanol and sulfuric acid.
 
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