Organic chemistry

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1,3-butadiene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 4 H 6 A colorless gas, boiling point -4.5°C, a major product of the petrochemical industry; used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber, latex paints, and nylon.

combined cyanide

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

The cyanide portion of a complex ion composed of cyanide and a metal.

diisopropyl

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

1. A molecule containing two isopropyl groups. 2. See 2,3- dimethylbutane.

formate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound containing the HCOO_functional group.

isocyclic compound

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound in which the ring structure is made up of one kind of atom.

methylheptenone

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(CH 3 ) 2 C:CH(CH 2 ) 2 COCH 3 A combustible, colorless liquid with a boiling point of 173–174_C; a constituent of many essential oils; used in perfumes and for flavoring.