Cyanogenic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002810",
  "term": "Cyanogenic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance or organism capable of producing hydrogen cyanide (HCN), a highly toxic compound. Many plants contain cyanogenic glycosides, which release HCN upon enzymatic hydrolysis, serving as a defense mechanism against herbivores. The toxicity of cyanogenic compounds is due to their ability to inhibit cellular respiration.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "glycosides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2035 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cyanogenic/"
}