propenoate

Thân thiện

A chemist carefully measures a propenoate salt in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A salt or ester of propenoic acid: A chemical compound derived from propenoic acid (also known as acrylic acid) where the acidic hydrogen is replaced by a metal (forming a salt) or an organic group (forming an ester).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sodium propenoate is a common industrial chemical.
  • The polymer was synthesized using methyl propenoate as a monomer.

Advanced Usage

• In polymer chemistry, propenoate esters are key monomers. For example, "The propenoate underwent polymerization to form a clear plastic."

Variants and Related Words

• Propenoic acid (n): The parent carboxylic acid, also known as acrylic acid (CH₂=CHCOOH).
• Acrylate (n): A common synonym for propenoate, especially in industrial and polymer contexts.

Synonyms

• Acrylate: This is the more frequently used term in most chemical and industrial contexts.

Notes on Meaning

The term "propenoate" is specific to scientific nomenclature. In common usage, even within chemistry, the synonym "acrylate" is often preferred. The word exclusively refers to the anionic form, salt, or ester of propenoic acid.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a salt or ester of propenoic acid

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acrylate