Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

Contributors in Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

C 12 H 13 NO 4 S An off-white, crystalline compound with a melting point of 127.5–130_C; used to control rust disease in greenhouse carnations. Also known as 5,6-dihydro-2-methyl-1,4-oxathiin-3-carbox ...

Terephthaloyl chloride

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 6 H 4 (COCl) 2 colourless needles with a melting point of 82–84_C; soluble in ether; used in the manufacture of dyes, synthetic fibers, resins, and pharmaceuticals.

Allyl isothiocyanate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 2 CH:CH 2 NCS A pungent, colourless to pale-yellow liquid; soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water; irritating odor; boiling point 152°C; used as a fumigant and as a poison gas. Also known ...

Biphenyl

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 12 H 10 A white or slightly yellow crystalline hydrocarbon, melting point 70.0_C, boiling point 255.9_C, and density 1.9896, which gives plates or monoclinic prismatic crystals; used as a ...

Chlormephos

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 5 H 12 O 2 S 2 ClP A liquid used as an insecticide for soil.

1,4-dichlorobutane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Cl(CH 2 ) 4 Cl A colorless, flammable liquid with a pleasant odor, boiling point 155_C; soluble in organic solvents; used in organic synthesis, including adiponitrile. Abbreviated DCB.

Ethyl oxalate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(COOC 2 H 5 ) 2 Oily, unstable, colourless liquid that is combustible; miscible with organic solvents, very slightly soluble in water; used as a solvent for cellulosics and resins, and as an ...