Cyanoacrylates

A group of compounds having the general formula CH2=C(CN)-COOR; it polymerizes on contact with moisture; used as tissue adhesive; higher homologs have hemostatic and antibacterial properties.

Also Known As:

Cyanoacrylate

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Carboxylic Acids: 986
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Acrylates: 221
      - Cyanoacrylates: 1341
- Nitriles: 233
  - Cyanoacrylates: 1341
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13529
  - Cyanoacrylates: 1341
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13529
  - Cyanoacrylates: 1341
- Tissue Adhesives: 921
  - Cyanoacrylates: 1341
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13529
      - Cyanoacrylates: 1341
    - Tissue Adhesives: 921
      - Cyanoacrylates: 1341

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