Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry

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banana oil

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

1. A solution of nitrocellulose in amyl acetate having a bananalike odor. 2. See amyl acetate.

carbodihydrazide

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CO(NHNH 2 ) 2 Colorless crystals that melt at 154_C; very soluble in alcohol and water; used in photographic chemicals.

deamidation

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Removal of the amido group from a molecule.

C 15 H 22 O 6 A compound isolated from Eriodictyon californicum as needlelike crystals from a dilute alcohol solution, sparingly soluble in boiling water, hot alcohol, and glacial acetic acid; used ...

hexachloroethane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Cl 3 CCCl 3 Colorless crystals with a camphorlike odor, melting point 185_C, toxic; used in organic synthesis, as a retarding agent in fermentation, and as a rubber accelerator.