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propenoate

propenoate

9.9
A chemical made from acrylic acid used in paints and plastics
  • noun
  • /proʊˈpiːnoʊeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : propenoato
  • The chemist synthesized a new propenoate compound for use in polymer production.

Examples

  • Some propenoates are used as additives in paints and coatings for improved durability.

  • Many adhesives are based on esters of propenoate to achieve strong bonding properties.

  • The chemist synthesized a new propenoate compound.

  • Can you explain what a propenoate is?

  • Many adhesives are based on esters of propenoate to achieve strong bonding properties.

  • Some propenoates are used as additives in paints and coatings for improved durability.

  • The chemist synthesized a new propenoate compound for use in polymer production.

Synonyms

acrylate
vspropenoate
  • Specialized
9.4

A chemical used to make plastics and glues

has identical meaning but is an alternative scientific name

Surface Forms

propenoate singular
propenoates plural

Morphology

propenoate = propene (opaque) = propene + oate

The term 'propenoate' is derived from chemical nomenclature and is not transparently constructed from recognizable English words.

Etymology

The word propenoate comes from the acid name propenoic plus the ending -oate, which means 'salt or ester' and you see the same ending in acetate. So a propenoate is simply a salt or ester made from propenoic acid, also called acrylic acid, which is why propenoates are common in adhesives and paints.