nitriles
Triple-bonded nitrogen organics
Nitriles are organic compounds containing a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.
They appear widely in industrial chemistry—in the production of plastics, rubber, and pharmaceuticals.
Nitrile gloves, made from synthetic rubber, have largely replaced latex in medical and laboratory settings due to their chemical resistance and reduced allergy risk.
Blue combining form
- triple bondThree electron pairs shared
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
alkyl · aromatic · amine · amide · reactivity · electrophile · nucleophile · reduction
Stretchable, rebounding polymers
- sealsAquatic whiskered mammals
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
- O-ringsLoop-shaped mechanical seals
- hosesFlexible tubes for water
automotive · aerospace · gloves · hydrogenated · vulcanization · compounding · durability · disposable gloves
Anti-lock braking system
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- monomersSingle molecular units
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
Liquids that dissolve substances
- extractionAct of removing
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- agrochemicalsChemicals for agriculture
- intermediatesThings between endpoints
chemical manufacturing · electroplating · catalyst · feedstock · petrochemical · purification
cyano
Blue combining form
- triple bondThree electron pairs shared
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
hydrolysis · alkyl · aromatic · amine · amide · reactivity · electrophile · nucleophile · reduction · organic
elastomers
Stretchable, rebounding polymers
hoses · automotive · aerospace · gloves · hydrogenated · vulcanization · compounding · durability · disposable gloves
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- monomersSingle molecular units
thermoplastic · resins · butadiene · SAN · emulsion
solvents
Liquids that dissolve substances
- extractionAct of removing
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- agrochemicalsChemicals for agriculture
intermediates · chemical manufacturing · electroplating · catalyst · feedstock · petrochemical · purification
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- nitrogen compoundsamines, aniline, urea, nitrate, nitrite
- carbonyl compoundsacetaldehyde, acetone, aldehydes, benzaldehyde, camphor
- Glucosinolates
- goitrogensperchlorates, propylthiouracil, cabbage, kale, broccoli