The identification of new bands appearing on the IR spectrum of cyanoacetylene when ammonia is added in argon matrix is discussed. Compared with DFT calculations and isotopic experiments, a 1:1 complex has been characterized. This complex has a linear structure with formation of hydrogen bond between the hydrogen atom of HC<sub>3sub>N and nitrogen atom of NH<sub>3sub>. This shows that HC<sub>3sub>N acts as an electrophile with ammonia.