Category
page 1Cyanoacrylate esters
cyanoacrylate
thumb|right|Structure of the backbone of a cyanoacrylate polymer
Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong, fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses that are derived from ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. The cyanoacrylate group in the monomer rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water to form long, strong chains.
methyl cyanoacrylate
chemical compound
ethyl cyanoacrylate
chemical compound; most common superglue monomer
butyl cyanoacrylate
chemical compound
octyl cyanoacrylate
chemical compound
isobutyl cyanoacrylate
chemical compound
2-octyl cyanoacrylate
chemical compound