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In organic chemistry, the term cyanomethyl (cyanide (N≡C) + methyl (CH₃)) designates:

• A cyanomethyl group (N≡CCH₂–), a type of nitrile group
• The cyanomethyl radical (N≡CCH₂·)
• The cyanomethyl carbanion (N≡CCH₂)

See also

• Ethynyl
• Hydroxymethyl
• Trifluoromethyl

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