nitrileryhmän
Nitrileryhmän, also known as the cyano group, is a functional group in organic chemistry characterized by the chemical formula -C≡N. It consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom, with the nitrogen atom also bonded to a hydrogen atom, forming a -CN group. This group is highly reactive and is often used in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
The nitrile functional group is commonly found in compounds known as nitriles, which have the general formula
The reactivity of the nitrile group is due to the presence of the π-electrons in the triple
In biological systems, nitriles are less common but have been studied for their potential as bioisosteres,
The nitrile group can also be found in natural products, such as certain alkaloids, and is a