cyanamide metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018890

Synonyms

• cyanamide metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving cyanamide, NCNH2, a cyanide compound which has been used as a fertilizer, defoliant and in many manufacturing processes. It often occurs as the calcium salt, sometimes also referred to as cyanamide. The citrated calcium salt is used in the treatment of alcoholism.

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:cnm

Ontology

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