nitrila

Nitrila is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily in chemistry and biology. In organic chemistry, a nitrile is a chemical compound that contains the functional group CN, which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. This functional group is also known as a cyano group. Nitriles are a class of organic compounds that can be synthesized through various chemical reactions and are used as intermediates in the production of many other chemicals, including polymers, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. Examples of simple nitriles include acetonitrile and benzonitrile.

In a broader biological context, "nitrila" can sometimes be used as a less common or regional term for nitriles in biological systems, such as those involved in metabolism or signaling. However, the term is more definitively associated with the chemical functional group. The presence of the nitrile group imparts specific chemical properties to molecules, making them reactive and useful in a wide range of synthetic processes. The classification of nitriles depends on the attached organic radical or atom. They are generally polar molecules due to the electronegativity difference between carbon and nitrogen and the triple bond.