Cyanogen

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Cyanogen

Cyanogen was a poisonous gas used by the Fourth Doctor to try and stop Solomon from resurrecting Morbius.

It could synthesized from hydrogen cyanide. (TV: The Brain of Morbius)

Behind the Scenes

This is an example of the show using real science. Cyanogen can, in fact, be produced from hydrogen cyanide via oxidation and a catalyst such as oxygen or hydrogen peroxide.[1]

Footnotes