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dextrorotatory enantiomer
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
An optically active substance that rotates the plane of plane-polarized light clockwise. Symbolized d. Also known as dextro.
aldol
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
CH 3 CH(OH)CH 2 CHO A colorless, thick liquid with a boiling point of 83°C; used in manufacturing rubber age resistors, accelerators, and vulcanizers.
benzopyrene
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 20 H 12 A five-ring aromatic hydrocarbon found in coal tar, in cigarette smoke, and as a product of incomplete combustion; yellow crystals with a melting point of 179_C; soluble in benzene, ...
agavose
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 12 H 22 O 11 A sugar found in the juice of the agave tree; used in medicine as a diuretic and laxative.
benzil
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 6 H 5 COCOC 6 H 5 A yellow powder; melting point 95_C; insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, and benzene; used in organic synthesis.