Cyanuric acid and cyanurates

A review of studies concerned with an interesting group of compounds of cyanuric acid, which is an intermediate between inorganic and organic compounds, is given. A first attempt is made to generalize and systematize all the known compounds of this acid. The syntheses, IR studies, thermal decomposition, and the mechanism of thermal conversion of the cyanuric acid salts are considered. This review may prove of interest for the researchers working in different fields, chemical engineers, students, post-graduates, and teachers of higher schools.