Cyanogen is a chemical compound with the formula (CN)?. It is a highly toxic, colorless gas that has a faint, bitter almond-like odor. Cyanogen is composed of two cyano groups (?CN), and it is primarily used in the production of chemicals and as a precursor in organic synthesis. Due to its toxicity, cyanogen poses significant health risks and is handled with extreme caution in laboratory and industrial settings.
