Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

Contributors in Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

A system in which the name of a compound is derived by using the functional group (the substituent) as a prefix or suffix to the name of the parent compound to which it is attached; for example, in ...

Ethoxyquin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 14 H 19 NO A dark liquid, used as a growth regulator to protect apples and pears in storage.

Homo-

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

1. Indicating the homolog of a compound differing in formula from the latter by an increase of one CH 2 group. 2. Indicating a homopolymer made up of a single type of monomer, such as polyethylene ...

Menthyl

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 10 H 19 A univalent radical that is derived from menthol by removal of the hydroxyl group.

N-nonyl alcohol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 CH 2 OH One of a family of C 9 H 19 OH isomers; a colourless liquid with rose aroma; boils at 215_C; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol; used in perfumery and flavorings.