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Organic chemistry

diarylamine

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A molecule that contains an amine group and two aryl groups joined to the amino nitrogen.

aldehyde

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

One of a class of organic compounds containing the CHO radical.

benzoin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 14 H 12 O 2 I An optically active compound; white or yellowish crystals, melting point 137_C; soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in water; used in organic synthesis.

cellulose diacetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

The ester formed by esterification of two hydroxyl groups of a cellulose molecule with acetic acid.

dialkyl

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A molecule that has two alkyl groups.

aliphatic polyene compound

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Any unsaturated aliphatic or alicyclic compound with more than four carbons in the chain and with at least two double bonds; for example, hexadiene.

benzoyl chloride

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 6 H 5 COCl Colorless liquid whose vapor induces tears; soluble in ether, decomposes in water; used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.

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