Chloral cyanohydrin is the cyanohydrin derivative of chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde). It was historically used as a source of hydrogen cyanide for medicinal purposes.[1] Chloral cyanohydrin is toxic by inhalation.[2]

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References

  1. ^ The newer remedies: a reference manual for physicians, pharmacists & students - Digital Collections - National Library of Medicine. 1896.
  2. ^ Report upon certain gases and vapours and their physiological effect. London : H.M.S.O. 1918.