Organic chemistry

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Pentachloroethane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CHCl 2 CCl 3 Colorless, water-insoluble liquid, boiling at 159_C; used as a solvent to degrease metals. Also known as pentalin.

Pyridine

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 5 H 5 N Organic base; flammable, toxic yellowish liquid, with penetrating aroma and burning taste; soluble in water, alcohol, ether, benzene, and fatty oils; boils at 116_C; used as an alcohol ...

(C 4 H 9 ) 4 Sn A colourless or slightly yellow, oily liquid with a boiling point of 145_C; soluble in most organic solvents; used as a stabilising agent and rust inhibitor for silicones, and as a ...

Aluminium soap

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Any of various salts of higher carboxylic acids and aluminium that are insoluble in water and soluble in oils; used in lubricating greases, paints, varnishes, and waterproofing substances.

Bornyl acetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 10 H 17 OOCCH 3 A colourless liquid that forms crystals at 10_C; has characteristic piny-camphoraceous odor; used in perfumes and for flavoring.

Chlorofluoromethane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound consisting of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, has the potential to destroy ozone in the stratosphere. Also known as fluorochlorocarbon (FCC). Abbreviated CFC.