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Organic chemistry

Imidazolyl

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 3 H 3 N 2 _ A free radical derived from imidazole.

Methyl abietate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 19 H 29 COOCH 3 colourless to yellow liquid boiling at 365_C; miscible with most organic solvents; used as a solvent and plasticizer for lacquers, varnishes, and coatings.

Ovex

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

ClC 6 H 4 OSO 2 C 6 H 4 Cl A white, crystalline solid with a melting point of 86.5_C; soluble in acetone and aromatic solvents; used as an insecticide and acaricide.

Propionic acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 CH 2 COOH Water- and alcohol-soluble, clear, colourless liquid with pungent aroma; boils at 140.7_C; used to manufacture various propionates, in nickel-electroplating solutions, for perfume ...

Tartaric acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

HOOC(CHOH) 2 COOH Water- and alcohol-soluble colourless crystals with an acid taste, melts at 170_C; used as a chemical intermediate and a sequestrant and in tanning, effervescent beverages, baking ...

Allidochlor

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 8 H 12 NOCl An amber liquid having slight solubility in water; used as a preemergence herbicide for vegetable crops, soybeans, sorghum, and ornamentals.

Benzyl salicylate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 14 H 12 O 3 A thick liquid with a slight, pleasant odor; used as a fixer in perfumery and in sunburn preparations.

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