amides
Ammonia-derived organic compounds
Amides are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom.
They form the backbone of proteins, where the amide bond (also called a peptide bond) links amino acids together.
Amides also appear in synthetic materials like nylon and in pharmaceuticals.
The group is chemically stable, which contributes to the durability of both biological and industrial polymers.
Short amino acid chain
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- glutamineEssential amino acid
asparagine · urea · biomolecules · neurotransmitters · metabolism · biochemistry · pharmacology · receptors
Synthetic textile polymer
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
- thermoplasticsPlastics remoldable by heating
- textilesWoven or knit materials
fibers · resins · elastomers · macromolecules · extrusion · molding · fabric · aramid
Electrostatic attraction between molecules
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
- polarityState of opposing forces
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
planarity · carbonyl · nitrogen · hydrolysis · crystallinity · melting point · spectroscopy · infrared
Vapor turning to liquid
- couplingJoint between systems
- activationSetting into operation
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- amineAmmonia-derived organic compound
catalyst · reagent · anhydride · yield · purity · stoichiometry · hydrolysis · cleavage
Heat-generated food contaminant
- nicotinamideAmide form of B3
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
- lidocaineTopical numbing medication
peptide
Short amino acid chain
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
glutamine · asparagine · urea · biomolecules · neurotransmitters · metabolism · biochemistry · pharmacology · receptors · substrate
nylon
Synthetic textile polymer
- kevlarBullet-resistant synthetic fiber
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
- thermoplasticsPlastics remoldable by heating
textiles · fibers · resins · elastomers · macromolecules · extrusion · molding · fabric · aramid · spinning
hydrogen-bonding
Electrostatic attraction between molecules
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
- polarityState of opposing forces
- stabilityResistance to displacement
resonance · planarity · carbonyl · nitrogen · hydrolysis · crystallinity · melting point · spectroscopy · infrared
condensation
Vapor turning to liquid
- couplingJoint between systems
- activationSetting into operation
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
amine · catalyst · reagent · anhydride · yield · purity · stoichiometry · hydrolysis · cleavage · DCC
acrylamide
Heat-generated food contaminant
- nicotinamideAmide form of B3
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication