Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

Contributors in Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

1. Either of two isomeric compounds, n-amyl ether or isoamyl ether; both may be represented by the formula (C 5 H 11 ) 2 O. 2. A mixture mainly of isoamyl ether and n-amyl ether formed in preparation ...

butopyronoxyl

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 12 H 18 O 4 A yellow to amber liquid with a boiling point of 256–260_C; miscible with ether, glacial acetic acid, alcohol, and chloroform; used as an insect repellent for skin and clothing.

conformation

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

In a molecule, a specific orientation of the atoms that varies from other possible orientations by rotation or rotations about single bonds; generally in mobile equilibrium with other conformations ...

dimetan

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

The generic name for 5,5-dimethyldehydroresorcinol dimethylcarbamate, a synthetic carbamate insecticide.

1,4-dioxane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 4 H 8 O 2 The cyclic ether of ethylene glycol; it is soluble in water in all proportions and is used as a solvent.

fulvene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 6 H 6 A yellow oil, an isomer of benzene.

isopropyl 4,4 -dichlorobenzilate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 17 H 16 O 3 Cl 2 A white powder with a melting point of 70–72_C; solubility in water is less than 10 parts per million at 20_C; used as a miticide for spider mites on apple and pear trees.