Organic chemistry

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Chloralose

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 8 H 11 O 6 Cl 3 A crystalline compound with a melting point of 178_C; used as a repellent for birds. Also known as glucochloralose.

Dibutyl maleate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 4 H 9 OOCCHCHCOOC 4 H 9 Oily liquid used for copolymers and plasticizers and as a chemical intermediate.

2-ethylhexyl chloride

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 4 H 9 CH(C 2 H 5 )CH 2 Cl colourless liquid; used to synthesise cellulose derivatives, pharmaceuticals, resins, insecticides, and dyestuffs.

1. A compound derived from acid anhydrides by replacing the oxygen (O) with the _NH group. 2. A compound that has either the _NH group or a secondary amine in which R is an acyl functional group, as ...

Methyl acetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 CO 2 CH 3 I Flammable, colourless liquid with fragrant odor; boils at 54_C; partially soluble in water, miscible with hydrocarbon solvents; used as a solvent and extractant.

Oxadiazon

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 13 H 18 Cl 2 N 2 O 3 A white solid with a melting point of 88–90_C; slight solubility in water; used as a pre- and postemergence herbicide to control weeds in rice, turf, soybeans, peanuts, and ...

Propionic anhydride

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(CH 3 CH 2 CO) 2 O A colourless liquid with a boiling point of 167–169_C; soluble in ether, alcohol, and chloroform; used as an esterifying agent and for dyestuffs and pharmaceuticals.