Definition of cyanohydrin in English: cyanohydrin
noun Chemistry An organic compound containing a carbon atom linked to both a cyanide group and a hydroxyl group.
Example sentences
‘Although chiral a-hydroxy aldehydes are interesting compounds, their synthesis from chiral cyanohydrins has always been difficult.’ ‘Optically active cyanohydrins with high levels of enantiomeric purity were obtained following a simple procedure.’ ‘Additionally, optically active catalysts based on lanthanides for the asymmetric synthesis of cyanohydrins have been reported in the literature.’ ‘Therefore, it would appear that acetone cyanohydrin represents little risk to the environment under current production and use.’ ‘Formaldehyde reacts with the sodium cyanide to form formaldehyde cyanohydrin.’ Pronunciation cyanohydrin /ˌsʌɪənə(ʊ)ˈhʌɪdrɪn/