Organic chemistry

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dimethachlon

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 10 H 7 Cl 2 NO 2 A yellowish, crystalline solid with a melting point of 136.5–138_C; insoluble in water; used as a fungicide.

dioxin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A member of a family of highly toxic chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons; found in a number of chemical products as lipophilic contaminants. Also known as polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxin.

fumaric acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 4 H 4 O 4 A dicarboxylic organic acid produced commercially by synthesis and fermentation; the trans isomer of maleic acid; colorless crystals, melting point 287_C; used to make resins, paints, ...

isopropyl ether

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(CH 3 ) 2 CHOCH(CH 3 ) 2 Water-soluble, flammable, colorless liquid with etherlike aroma; boils at 68_C; used as a solvent and extractant, in paint and varnish removers, and in spotting formulas. ...

2-methylpentanoic acid

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(CH 3 ) 2 CH(CH 2 ) 2 COOH A colorless liquid with a boiling point of 197_C; soluble in alcohol, benzene, and acetone; used for plasticizers, vinyl stabilizers, and metallic salts.