1. Cassava, like other foods, also has hydrocyanic acid ( HCN ). 2. She also discusses the use of hydrocyanic acid gas as a chemical weapon. 3. One actual case of hydrocyanic acid poisoning from a common rush occurred in California. 4. A related reaction is the Gattermann reaction in which hydrocyanic acid not a nitrile is used. 5. But scientists have said that if heated, it can emit hydrocyanic acid , which is highly toxic. 6. Lassaigne discovered new alkaloids and made major investigations related to toxicology of phosphorus and hydrocyanic acid . 7. The aqueous solution consists of acrylonitrile, acetonitrile, hydrocyanic acid , and ammonium sulfate ( from excess ammonia ). 8. "P . nipponica " wood contains significant amounts of these flavonoids : hydrocyanic acid when combined with water. 9. Such syrup products do not contain significant levels of hydrocyanic acid , so are generally considered safe for human consumption. 10. Two joint ventures have been formed to use ACN and its by-product, hydrocyanic acid and another is being worked out.