fluorinate
Introduce fluorine atoms
To fluorinate is to introduce fluorine atoms into a compound, typically through a chemical reaction.
The process is common in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where fluorinated compounds often have enhanced properties: Fluorinating the drug molecule increased its stability.
Water supplies are fluorinated to prevent tooth decay, though the practice remains controversial in some communities.
Atomic electron attraction strength
- bondingForming close connections
- substitutionExchange of one for another
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
- catalystAgent enabling change
selectivity · reagent · mechanism · activation · precursor
Fluorine-based synthetic polymers
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- TeflonNonstick pan coating
- refrigerantsHeat-absorbing cooling agents
- hydrofluoric acidHF in solution
fluorocarbons · etching · semiconductor · coatings · solvents · halocarbons · propellants · pharmaceuticals
Oral cleaning gel
- enamelHard glossy coating
- cavityEmpty space within
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- fluorosisChronic toxicity from element
mouthwash · water treatment · plaque · prevention · dentist · oral health · teeth · remineralization
electronegativity
Atomic electron attraction strength
- bondingForming close connections
- substitutionExchange of one for another
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
catalyst · selectivity · reagent · mechanism · activation · precursor
fluoropolymers
Fluorine-based synthetic polymers
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- TeflonNonstick pan coating
- refrigerantsHeat-absorbing cooling agents
hydrofluoric acid · fluorocarbons · etching · semiconductor · coatings · solvents · halocarbons · propellants · pharmaceuticals · agrochemicals
toothpaste
Oral cleaning gel
fluorosis · mouthwash · water treatment · plaque · prevention · dentist · oral health · teeth · remineralization · topical
- derivatizationsmethylate, acetylate, chlorinate, nitrate, carboxylate