Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

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Organic chemistry

Methionic acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 2 (SO 3 H) 2 An acid that exists as hygroscopic crystals; used in organic synthesis.

Organometallic compound

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Molecules containing carbon-metal linkage; a compound containing an alkyl or aryl radical bonded to a metal, such as tetraethyllead, Pb(C 2 H 5 ) 4 .

Propargyl alcohol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

HCCCH 2 OH Colorless, water- and alcohol-soluble liquid, boiling at 114_C; used as a chemical intermediate, stabilizer, and corrosion inhibitor. Also known as 2-propyn-1-ol.

C 8 H 7 Cl 2 NO 2 A white, crystalline compound with a melting point of 112–114_C; insoluble in water; used as a pre- and postemergence herbicide for rice, carrots, potatoes, and cotton. Also known ...