Isocyanuric

Isocyanuric refers to a chemical concept related to the compound cyanuric acid and its derivatives. Cyanuric acid, also known as 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triol, is a cyclic organic compound. It exists in tautomeric forms, primarily as triol and triketo structures. The isocyanurate structure is characterized by a six-membered ring containing alternating nitrogen and carbon atoms, with carbonyl groups attached to the carbon atoms.

The term "isocyanuric" is often used in the context of isocyanurates, which are salts or esters of isocyanuric acid. For example, sodium isocyanurate is a salt of cyanuric acid. Many industrially important compounds are based on the isocyanurate ring. A significant class of these are isocyanates, which contain the isocyanurate structure and are key precursors in the production of polyurethanes. Polyurethanes are versatile polymers used in a wide range of applications, including foams, coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. The reactivity of the isocyanate groups allows for the formation of the characteristic urethane linkage through reaction with polyols. The stability and properties of isocyanurate-based polymers are influenced by the specific structure and substituents on the isocyanurate ring.