Thiocyanate is an anion with the chemical formula SCN-. It is a derivative of cyanide, where a sulfur atom replaces one of the nitrogen atoms in the cyanide ion. This compound is commonly found in the environment and can also be produced endogenously in the human body as a byproduct of cyanide metabolism. It is present in some foods, such as cruciferous vegetables, which contain glucosinolates that can be metabolized into thiocyanate.
