Organic chemistry

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sucrochemical

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A chemical made from a feedstock derived from sucrose extracted from sugarcane or sugarbeet.

ethyl-para-aminobenzoate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 6 H 4 NH 2 CO 2 C 2 H 5 A white powder, melting point 88–92_C, slightly soluble in ethanol and ether, very slightly soluble in water; used as a local anesthetic. Also known as benzocaine.

hydantoin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 3 N 2 O 2 H A white, crystalline compound, melting point 220_C; used as an intermediate in certain pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a textile softener and lubricant. Also known as glycolyurea.

mercaptol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound formed by combining a mercaptal and a ketone.

n-octadecane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 18 H 38 Colorless liquid boiling at 318_C; soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, and petroleum, insoluble in water; used as a solvent and chemical intermediate.

polyvinyl chloride acetate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Thermoplastic copolymer of vinyl chloride, CH 2 CHCl, and vinyl acetate, CH 3 COOCH_CH 2 ; colorless solid with good resistance to water, concentrated acids, and alkalies; compounded with ...

stilbene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 6 H 5 CH:CHC 6 H 5 Colorless crystals soluble in ether and benzene, insoluble in water; melts at 124_C; used to make dyes and bleaches and as phosphors. Also known as diphenylethylene; toluylene.