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melamine formaldehyde

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Melamine formaldehyde (MF) is a thermosetting resin produced by the polymerization reaction between melamine and formaldehyde. The reaction is typically carried out in an aqueous solution at a pH of 7-9 and a temperature of 80-90°C. The process involves the formation of methylolmelamines, which then undergo condensation reactions to form a cross-linked network structure. MF resins are widely used in various applications due to their excellent properties, including high strength, hardness, water resistance, and chemical resistance. They are commonly used in the production of laminates, adhesives, molding compounds, and foams. The properties of MF resins can be tailored by varying the molar ratio of melamine to formaldehyde, the reaction conditions, and the addition of modifiers. MF resins have been studied extensively due to their versatility and wide range of applications. Research focuses on improving their properties, exploring new applications, and addressing environmental concerns related to their production and disposal. Some key areas of research include developing flame-retardant MF resins, investigating the potential of MF resins for bio-based applications, and exploring methods for recycling and reusing MF waste.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID93374
SCHEMBL ID20816
MeSH IDM0490209

Synonyms (20)

Synonym
melamine formaldehyde
cymel 481 resin
68955-24-8
9003-08-1
68036-97-5
melamine, formaldehyde, butanol resin
68002-25-5
68002-20-0
68002-24-4
68002-21-1
SCHEMBL20816
melamine formalin
formaldehyde melamine
IVJISJACKSSFGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
melamine/formaldehyde
melamine-formaldehyde
formaldehyde;1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
formaldehyde--1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-triimine (1/1)
DTXSID10974980
59588-07-7

Research Excerpts

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ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Melamine formaldehyde (MF) resins have been synthesized at different reaction temperature and pH values. "( Synthesis and thermal degradation studies of melamine formaldehyde resins.
Bustam, MA; Nadeem, M; Naz, MY; Shariff, AM; Tan, WL; Ullah, S, 2014
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2.1
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (46)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (2.17)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's9 (19.57)29.6817
2010's29 (63.04)24.3611
2020's7 (15.22)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 61.42

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index61.42 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.87 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.95 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index98.97 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (61.42)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies3 (6.38%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other44 (93.62%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]