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N-nonyl acetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 COO(CH 2 ) 8 CH 3 Alcohol-soluble, colourless liquid with pungent odor; boiling point 208–212_C; used in perfumery.

Stereocenter

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A (chiral) carbon atom that has four different substituents bonded to it. Also known as a stereogenic atom.

Ethyl butyrate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 3 H 7 COOC 2 H 5 A colourless liquid, boiling at 121_C; used in flavouring extracts and perfumery.

Hydrobromofluorocarbon

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound consisting of hydrogen, bromine, fluorine, and carbon. Abbreviated HBFC.

Mesitylene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 9 H 12 A colourless fragrant liquid that boils at 164.7_C (328.6_F); it is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is part of the benzene series, and occurs naturally in coal tar or is synthesised from ...

N-octyl acetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 COO(CH 2 ) 7 CH 3 A colourless liquid with a fruity odour and a boiling point of 199_C; soluble in alcohol and other organic liquids; used for perfumes and flavoring.

Potassium acid saccharate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

HOOC(CHOH) 4 COOK An off-white powder, soluble in hot water, acid, or alkaline solutions; used in rubber formulations, soaps, and detergents, and for metal plating.