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bromotrifluoromethane
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
CBrF 3 Fluorine compound that has a molecular weight of 148.93, melting point _180_C, boiling point _59_C; used as a fire-extinguishing agent.
coal-tar dye
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
Dye made from a coal-tar hydrocarbon or a derivative such as benzene, toluene, xylene, naphthalene, or aniline.
dihydroxymaleic acid
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 4 H 4 O 6 Crystals soluble in alcohol; used in the detection of titanium and fluorides.
flurenol
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 18 H 18 O 3 A solid, crystalline compound with a melting point of 70–71_C; used as an herbicide for vegetables, cereals, and ornamental flowers.
isooctyl alcohol
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 7 H 15 CH 2 OH Mixture of isomers from oxo-process synthesis; boils at 182–195_C; used as a chemical intermediate, resin solvent, emulsifier, and antifoaming agent.
methyl laurate
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
CH 3 (CH 2 ) 10 COOCH 3 Water-insoluble, clear, colorless liquid boiling at 262_C; used as a chemical intermediate to make rust removers, and for leather treatment.
phenethyl acetate
Chemistry; Organic chemistry
C 6 H 5 CH 2 CH 2 OOCCH 3 A colorless liquid with a peachlike odor and a boiling point of 226_C; soluble in alcohol, ether, and fixed oils; used in perfumes. Also known as phenylethyl acetate.
