Organic chemistry

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cis

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A descriptive term indicating a form of isomerism in which atoms are located on the same side of an asymmetric molecule.

digoxin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 41 H 64 O 14 A crystalline steroid obtained from a foxglove leaf (Digitalis lanata); similar to digitalis in pharmacological effects.

Polymeric material made up of carbon and fluorine with or without other halogens (such as chlorine) or hydrogen; the resin is extremely inert and more dense than corresponding fluorocarbons such as ...

isoeugenol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 10 H 12 O 2 An oily liquid prepared from eugenol by heating, slightly soluble in water; used in the manufacture of vanillin.

methyl hydroxystearate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 19 H 38 O 3 A white, waxy material; slightly soluble in organic solvents, insoluble in water; used in cosmetics, inks, and adhesives.

-phellandrene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 10 H 16 A colorless oil soluble in ether; boiling point of d-optical isomer is 66–68_C, of l-optical isomer is 58–59_C; used in flavoring and perfumes.

resin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Any of a class of solid or semisolid organic products of natural or synthetic origin with no definite melting point, generally of high molecular weight; most resins are polymers.