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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > heterocyclic compounds > heterocyclic oxygen compounds > cyclic ethers > epoxy compounds
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > ethers > cyclic ethers > epoxy compounds
Preferred Term:

epoxy compounds

Definition:
Organic compounds that include a cyclic ether with three ring atoms in their structure. They are commonly used as precursors for polymers such as epoxy resins.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cyclic ethers
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • oxiranes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/214487
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