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Also known as NCSSCN, (SCN)2, Dirhodan, dicyano disulfide

Thiocyanogen, (SCN)2, is a pseudohalogen derived from the pseudohalide thiocyanate, [SCN]−, with behavior intermediate between dibromine and diiodine. This hexatomic compound exhibits C2 point group symmetry and has the connectivity NCS-SCN.

Wikidata facts

Mass
115.95
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canonical SMILES
C(#N)SSC#N
chemical formula
C₂N₂S₂
Commons category
Thiocyanogen
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Thiocyanogen, (SCN)2, is a pseudohalogen derived from the pseudohalide thiocyanate, [SCN]−, with behavior intermediate between dibromine and diiodine. This hexatomic compound exhibits C2 point group symmetry and has the connectivity NCS-SCN.

In the lungs, lactoperoxidase may oxidize thiocyanate to thiocyanogen or hypothiocyanite.

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