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cyanoacetic acid
n. (context organic compound English) The cyano derivative of acetic acid NC-CH2-COOH used in the synthesis of barbiturates and other compounds
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Cyanoacetic acid
Cyanoacetic acid is an organic compound. It is a white, hygroscopic solid. The compound contains two functional groups, a nitrile and a carboxylic acid. It is a precursor to cyanoacrylates, components of adhesives.