Carbamate
Carbamate
Carbamate (pronunciation: /kɑːrˈbæmeɪt/) is a type of chemical compound derived from carbamic acid (NH2COOH). The term 'carbamate' originates from the Latin word 'carbo', meaning 'carbon', and 'amate', from the Latin 'amatus', meaning 'loved'.
Carbamates are widely used in agriculture as pesticides, and in medicine for their muscle relaxant and anticholinergic properties. They are also used in the production of polyurethanes, a type of polymer.
Structure
Carbamates are organic compounds that are derived from carbamic acid. The general structure of a carbamate is R-O-C(=O)-NR'R, where R, R', and R are any organic substituents. Carbamates form when an alcohol and isocyanate react, or when an amine reacts with carbon dioxide.
Uses
Carbamates have a wide range of uses. In agriculture, they are used as pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. In medicine, they are used as muscle relaxants and anticholinergics. They are also used in the production of polyurethanes.
Health Effects
Exposure to certain carbamates can have harmful health effects. These can include respiratory distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, blurred vision, headache, and in severe cases, seizures or death.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carbamate
- Wikipedia's article - Carbamate
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