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epoxy-

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A prefix indicating presence of an epoxide group in a molecule.

heptene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 17 H 14 A liquid that is a mixture of isomers; boils at 189.5_C; used as an additive in lubricants, as a catalyst, and as a surface active agent. Also known as heptylene.

magnesium salicylate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Mg(C 7 H 5 O) 3 _4H 2 O Efflorescent colorless crystals; soluble in water and alcohol; used in medicine.

nitrile resin

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Any one of a family of polymers produced from acrylonitrile, various esters, butadiene, and styrene.

polyelectrolyte

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A natural or synthetic electrolyte with high molecular weight, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and alkyl addition products of polyvinyl pyridine; can be a weak or strong electrolyte; when ...

sodium methoxide

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 ONa A salt produced as a free-flowing powder, soluble in methanol and ethanol; used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Also known as sodium methylate.

acid azide

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

1. A compound in which the hydroxy group of a carboxylic acid is replaced by the azido group (_N 3 ). 2. An acyl or aroyl derivative of hydrazoic acid. Also known as acyl azide.