Cyamelide Explained

Cyamelide is an amorphous white solid with the approximate formula (HNCO)_x. It is the product of the polymerisation of cyanic acid together with its cyclic trimer cyanuric acid. It is a porcelain-like white substance which is insoluble in water.

References

• Synthesis, Properties and Dimerization Study of Isocyanic Acid. G. Fischer . J. Geith . . B. Krumm . Z. Naturforsch.. 2002. 57b. 1. 19–25.
• Concerning cyamelide. Hantzsch A. Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft. 1905. 1013–1021.