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Polyurethane rubber

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A synthetic polyurethane-resin elastomer made by the reaction of a diisocyanate to a polyester (such as the glycol-adipic acid ester); has high resistance to abrasion, oil, ozone, and high ...

Stereoselective reaction

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A chemical reaction in which one stereoisomer is produced or decomposed more rapidly than another. Also known as enantioselective reaction.

Ethyl cellulose

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

The ethyl ester of cellulose; it has film-forming properties and is inert to alkalies and dilute acids; used in adhesives, lacquers, and coatings.

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound composed of hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon atoms. Also known as HCFC.

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Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A prefix for benzene-ring compounds when two side chains are connected to carbon atoms with an unsubstituted carbon atom between them.

N-octyl n-decyl phthalate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A clear liquid with a boiling range of 232–267_C; used as a plasticizer for vinyl resins.

HOOCC 6 H 4 COOK A crystalline compound, soluble in 12 parts of water; used as a buffer in pH determinations and as a primary standard for preparation of volumetric alkali solutions. Also known as ...