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Organic chemistry
Indolebutyric acid
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 12 H 13 O 2 N A crystalline acid similar to indoleacetic acid in auxin activity. Abbreviated IBA.
-methylbenzyl acetate
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 6 H 5 CH(CH 3 )OOCCH 3 A colorless, combustible liquid with a strong floral odor; soluble in glycerin, mineral oil, and 70% alcohol; used in perfumes and as a flavoring.
Paraffinicity
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
The paraffinic nature or composition of crude petroleum or its products.
Propylparaben
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 10 H 12 O 3 colourless crystals or white powder with a melting point of 95–98_C; soluble in acetone, ether, and alcohol; used in medicine and as a food preservative and fungicide.
Terpinolene
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 10 H 16 A flammable, water-white liquid insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, and glycols, boils at 184_C; used as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate for resins and essential oils.
Alpha cellulose
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
A highly refined, insoluble cellulose from which sugars, pectin, and other soluble materials have been removed. Also known as chemical cellulose.
Bitartrate
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
A salt with the radical HC 4 H 4 O 6 _. Also known as acid tartrate.
