nitrile

Triple-bonded organic

Nitrile refers to organic compounds containing a carbon-nitrogen triple bond.

In everyday use, nitrile almost always means nitrile rubber—a synthetic material prized for chemical resistance.

Nitrile gloves have largely replaced latex in medical and industrial settings because they're less likely to cause allergic reactions: The mechanic pulled on a fresh pair of nitriles.

rubber

elastomer

Stretchable polymer substance

vulcanization · latex-free · gasket · seal · O-ring · hose · automotive · industrial · compounding · abrasion-resistant

chemistry

cyanide

Toxic carbon-nitrogen compound

molecular structure · reactivity · chemical synthesis · hydrogenation · amide · reduction · hydrolysis · polar · bonding · valence

gloves

disposable

Made for one use

protective · latex-free · puncture-resistant · chemical-resistant · barrier · PPE · healthcare · food handling · mechanic · textured

compounds

aromatic

Pleasantly strong-smelling

  • solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
  • reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
  • precursorSomething that comes first

intermediate

Categories
Opposites
functional group chemistry

nitrileamine

Ammonia-derived organic compound

amide · alcohol · aldehyde · ketone · ester

glove/protective material type

nitrilelatex

Milky plant-derived polymer

natural rubber · vinyl · neoprene · leather · cloth

Phrases
Family

nitrite, nitric, nitride, nitriles

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G