Term Name: nitrocellulose
Synonyms: Cellulose nitrate, Cellulose tetranitrate, Collodion, gun cotton, Nitrocellulose, Piroxilina, Pyroxylin, Pyroxyline, Pyroxylinum
Definition: A (1->4)-beta-D-glucan compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:53325]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: beta-D-glucan
has_functional_parent: (1->4)-beta-D-glucan
has_role: explosive tissue adhesive