Organic chemistry

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alcoholysis

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

The breaking of a carbon-to-carbon bond by addition of an alcohol.

benzoic anhydride

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(C 6 H 5 CO) 2 O An acid anhydride that melts at 42_C, boils at 360_C, and crystallizes in colorless prisms; used in synthesis of a variety of organic chemicals, including some dyes.

An ester of cellulose formed by the action of a mixture of acetic acid and butyric acid and their anhydrides on purified cellulose; has high impact resistance, clarity, and weatherability; used in ...

dialifor

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 14 H 17 ClNO 4 S 2 P A white, crystalline compound with a melting point of 67–69_C; insoluble in water; used to control pests in citrus fruits, grapes, and pecans.