CYANOHYDRIN
(noun)Definitions
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Cyanohydrin.
Cyanohydrin - as a noun
Any organic compound in which the cyano radical -cn and the hydroxyl radical -oh are attached to the same carbon atom
Example Sentences
"The formation of a cyanohydrin involves the addition of a cyanide ion to an aldehyde or ketone."
"The conversion of aldehydes and ketones into cyanohydrins is an important chemical reaction."
"The cyanohydrin of acetone is of great industrial importance."
"Many pharmaceuticals are prepared by starting with a cyanohydrin intermediate."
"The stability of cyanohydrin depends on the nature of the substituent groups."
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Is CYANOHYDRIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cyanohydrin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CYANOHYDRIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is CYANOHYDRIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cyanohydrin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCYANOHYDRIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is CYANOHYDRIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cyanohydrin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCYANOHYDRIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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