thumb|right|Structure of the backbone of a cyanoacrylate polymer. Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses. They are derived from ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. The cyanoacrylate group in the monomer rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water to form long, strong chains.
thumb|right|Structure of the backbone of a cyanoacrylate polymer Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong fast-acting adhesives with industrial, medical, and household uses. They are derived fro.m ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. The cyanoacrylate group in the monomer rapidly polymerizes in the presence of water to form long, strong chains.