Epoxide

Mandarin:
环氧化物 (huán yǎng huà wù)
Explanation in English Language (EN):
An epoxide, also known as an oxirane, is a cyclic ether with a three-membered ring containing an oxygen atom. The ring strain in the three-membered ring makes epoxides highly reactive, allowing them to undergo ring-opening reactions. Epoxides are important monomers in polymer chemistry, used in the synthesis of epoxy resins, polyethers, and other polymers. They are also valuable intermediates in organic synthesis.
Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
环氧化物,也称为氧丙环,是一种环醚,具有包含氧原子的三元环。三元环中的环应变使环氧化物具有高反应活性,使其能够进行开环反应。环氧化物是高分子化学中重要的单体,用于合成环氧树脂、聚醚和其他聚合物。它们也是有机合成中有价值的中间体。
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