Define diastereomer: a stereoisomer of a compound having two or more chiral centers that is not a mirror image of another stereoisomer of the sameâ¦ a stereoisomer of a compound having two or more chiral centers that is not a mirror image of another stereoisomer of the same compoundâ¦ See the full definition
exists and is an alternate of . Noncrystalline thermoplastic that can come in many colours, weather and shatter resistant. Acrylic plastic refers to a family of synthetic, or man-made, plastic materials containing one or more derivatives of acrylic acid. The most common acrylic plastic is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which is sold under the brand names of Plexiglas, Lucite, Perspex, and Crystallite.
Acrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass, but has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. Common brands of high-grade acrylic include Polycast, Lucite and Plexiglass. There are two basic types of acrylic: extruded and cell cast. Extruded or continuous cast acrylic is made by a less expensive process, is softer, can scratch easier and may contain impurities.