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A vinyl is any Organic Compound that contains a '''vinyl group''', − C H = CH₂. These are derivatives of Ethene (also known as ethylene), CH₂=CH₂, with one Hydrogen atom substituted with some other group.

The vinyl group forms part of the Allyl group and is also contained in all Acrylate s. Many Alkene s contain a vinyl group.

Because of the highly reactive Double Bond , vinyls can be made to Polymerize , forming Vinyl Polymer s. In these polymers, the double bonds of the vinyl Monomer s turn into single bonds and the different monomers are joined by single bonds. This is an instance of Addition Polymerization .

POLYMERS

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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is made by Polymerization of the Monomer Vinyl Chloride (chloroethene) CH₂=CHCl

Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) is made by polymerization of Vinyl Acetate . In a water suspension, this is used as a glue.

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is produced by Hydrolysis of Polyvinyl Acetate . (Not by polymerization of the monomer vinyl alcohol or Ethenol , which is a unfavored keto-enol Tautomer of Acetaldehyde .)

ETYMOLOGY AND OTHER USES

The Etymology of ''vinyl'' is the Latin ''vinum'' = " Wine ", because of its relationship with Alcohol (in its original sense of Ethyl Alcohol ).

The 'slang' term vinyl is commonly used for products that contain PVC, such as Vinyl Records , Vinyl Roof s, Vinyl Siding , and Vinyl Strapping .

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