nitrilated
Nitrilated is a term used in chemistry to describe a compound that has undergone nitrilation. Nitrilation is a chemical reaction that introduces a nitrile group, which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom (-C≡N), into an organic molecule. This process can be achieved through various synthetic routes, often involving the reaction of a halogenated organic compound with a cyanide salt, such as sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide. Alternatively, dehydration of amides can also yield nitriles.
The introduction of a nitrile group can significantly alter the physical and chemical properties of a molecule.