Organic chemistry

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Hydroxy-

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Chemical prefix indicating the OH_ group in an organic compound, such as hydroxybenzene for phenol, C 6 H 5 OH; the use of just oxy- for the prefix is incorrect. Also spelled hydroxyl-.

Methacrylic acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 2 C(CH 3 )COOH Easily polymerized, colourless liquid melting at 15–16_C; soluble in water and most organic solvents; used to make watersoluble polymers and as a chemical intermediate.

Sulfallate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 8 H 14 NS 2 Cl An oily liquid, used as a preemergence herbicide for vegetable crops and ornamentals. Also known as 2-chloroallyl diethyldithiocarbamate (CDEC).

Ethyl borate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

B(OC 2 H 5 ) 3 A salt of ethanol and boric acid; colorless, flammable liquid; used in antiseptics, disinfectants, and fireproofing. Also known as boron triethoxide; triethylic borate.

Hydrazine hydrate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

H 2 NNH 2 OH 2 O A colorless, fuming liquid that boils at 119.4_C; used as a component in jet fuels and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Mercuric stearate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Hg(C 17 H 35 CO 2 ) 2 Poisonous yellow powder; soluble in fatty acids, slightly soluble in alcohol; used as a germicide and in medicine. Also known as mercury stearate.