Organic chemistry

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Chlorocarbon

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound of chlorine and carbon only, such as carbon tetrachloride, CCl 4 .

Dichlorvos

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 4 H 7 O 4 Cl 2 P An amber liquid, used as an insecticide and miticide on public health pests, stored products, and flies on cattle. Abbreviated DDVP.

Fatty alcohol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A high-molecular-weight, straight-chain primary alcohol derived from natural fats and oils; includes lauryl, stearyl, oleyl, and linoleyl alcohols; used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, ...

Iodoform

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CHI 3 A yellow, hexagonal solid; melting point 119_C; soluble in chloroform, ether, and water; has weak bactericidal qualities and is used in ointments for minor skin diseases. Also known as ...

Methyl butene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 5 H 10 Either of two colorless, flammable, volatile liquid isomers; soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water: 3-methyl-1-butene boils at 20_C, is used as a chemical intermediate and in the ...