Organic chemistry

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hydrochlorofluorocarbon

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound composed of hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon atoms. Also known as HCFC.

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Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A prefix for benzene-ring compounds when two side chains are connected to carbon atoms with an unsubstituted carbon atom between them.

n-octyl n-decyl phthalate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A clear liquid with a boiling range of 232–267_C; used as a plasticizer for vinyl resins.

HOOCC 6 H 4 COOK A crystalline compound, soluble in 12 parts of water; used as a buffer in pH determinations and as a primary standard for preparation of volumetric alkali solutions. Also known as ...

succinic acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CO 2 H(CH 2 ) 2 CO 2 H Water-soluble, colorless crystals with an acid taste; melts at 185_C; used as a chemical intermediate, in medicine, and to make perfume esters.

ethyl acetoacetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 COCH 2 COOC 2 H 5 A colorless liquid, boiling at 181_C; used as a reagent, intermediate, and solvent. Also known as acetoacetic ester; diacetic ether.