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Sulfone
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
R 2 SO 2 (or RSOOR) A compound formed by the oxidation of sulfides, for example, ethyl sulfone, C 4 H 10 SO 2 , from ethyl sulfide, C 4 H 10 S; the use of sulfones, particularly 4,4_-sulfonyldianilin ...
Alkoxy
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
An alkyl radical attached to a molecule by oxygen, such as the ethoxy radical.
Benzyl chloride
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 6 H 5 CH 2 Cl A colourless liquid with a pungent odour produced by the chlorination of toluene.
Chavicol
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 3 H 5 C 6 H 4 OH A colourless phenol that is liquid at room temperature; boils at 230_C; soluble in alcohol and water; found in many essential oils.
Diazonium salts
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
Compounds of the type R_X_N:N, where R represents an alkyl or aryl group and X represents an anion such as a halide.
Ethylene glycol diacetate
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
CH 3 COOCH 2 CH 2 OOCCH 3 A liquid used as a solvent for oils, cellulose esters, and explosives. Also known as ethylene diacetate; glycol diacetate.
