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Nylons MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Nylons
Tree Number(s)
D05.750.716.392
D25.720.716.392
J01.637.051.720.716.392
J01.637.548
Unique ID
D009757
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009757
Scope Note
Polymers where the main polymer chain comprises recurring amide groups. These compounds are generally formed from combinations of diamines, diacids, and amino acids and yield fibers, sheeting, or extruded forms used in textiles, gels, filters, sutures, contact lenses, and other biomaterials.
Entry Term(s)
Dermalon
Ethilon
Nylon
Polyamide
Polyamides
Supramid
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
80; was NYLON 1963-79
Online Note
use NYLONS to search NYLON 1966-79
History Note
80; was NYLON in Cat D & J 1963-79
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2018/07/02
Nylons Preferred
Dermalon Narrower
Ethilon Narrower
Supramid Narrower
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