Definition of cyanides

1. Salts and C-organyl derivatives of hydrogen cyanide, HCN. NOC Rule C-831.1. GNOC Recom. R-5.7.9.1. See also isocyanides, nitriles, carbonitriles . E.g. CH3CN methyl cyanide (acetonitrile), NaCN sodium cyanide, PhC(=O)CN benzoyl cyan