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cyacrin
under Cyanoacrylates
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Cyanoacrylates
Definition
: A group of compounds having the general formula CH2=C(CN)-COOR; it polymerizes on contact with moisture; used as tissue adhesive; higher homologs have hemostatic and antibacterial properties.
Other names
Cyanoacrylate
Substance
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cyacrin [ MK-2 glue ]
used for hemostasis in rectal surgery; russian drug; see also record for pasresin B
25067-30-5 2-
cyano-
2-
propenoic acid, ethylester, homopolymer
*Cyanoacrylates
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Pharma Action
Tissue Adhesives
Khirurgiia (Mosk) 49(6):84;1973; Wiad Lek 1980;33(1):19