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Nylon 6,6 ((C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)n) — Properties, Uses & Safety

🧱 Polymers & Plastics

Overview

One of the first synthetic polymers, Nylon 6,6 is used in textiles, ropes, toothbrush bristles, and mechanical parts.

IUPAC Name: poly[imino(1,6-dioxohexamethylene)iminohexamethylene]
CAS Number: 32131-17-2
PubChem CID: 0
Molecular Formula: (C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)n
Molar Mass: 226.316 g/mol
State at STP: solid
Appearance: White to off-white opaque solid

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