The higher olefins have chains of up to 20 or more carbon atoms, and generally have the double bond between the first two carbons of the chain. These are termed the alpha olefins. These are based on carbon compounds and form the backbone of the petrochemicals industry, while inorganic chemicals are non-carbon chemicals, such as mineral acids, alkalis, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide and various salts. An organic compound that has been derived from petroleum or natural gas. PO Propylene oxide Polymer Polymer is derived from the Greek word poly meaning many while the term monomer is derived from mono meaning one.
Polymers can be short chains of only a few dozen units, or long chains with millions of units.
The chemical reaction that forms a polymer is called polymerisation. This is an organic molecule with three or more alcohol groups attached. PTT Polytrimethylene terephthalate PVC Polyvinyl Chloride R Resin Any of a class of solid or semi-solid organic products of natural or synthetic origin, generally of high molecular weight with no definite melting point. Most resins are polymers. A liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance is called a solvent.