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cellosolve
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 2 H 5 OCH 2 CH 2 OH An important industrial chemical used in varnish removers, in cleaning solutions, and as a solvent for paints, varnishes, and plastics. Also known as 2-ethoxyethanol.
diacetylurea
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 5 H 8 O 3 N 2 An acyl derivative of urea containing two acetyl groups.
alicyclic
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
1. Having the properties of both aliphatic and cyclic substances. 2. Referring to a class of saturated hydrocarbon compounds whose structures contain one ring. Also known as cycloaliphatic; ...
benzotrifluoride
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
Colorless liquid, boiling point 102.1_C; used for dyes and pharmaceuticals, as solvent and vulcanizing agent, in insecticides.
cephaeline
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 14 H 19 O 2 N An alkaloid, slightly soluble in water, extracted from the root of ipecac; used as an emetic.
diamyl sulfide
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
(C 5 H 11 ) 2 S A combustible, yellow liquid with a distillation range of 170–180_C; used as a flotation agent and an odorant.
alcoholate
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
A compound formed by the reaction of an alcohol with an alkali metal. Also known as alkoxide.
