Organic chemistry

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cyclophane

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A molecule composed of an aromatic ring (most frequently a benzene ring) and an aliphatic unit which forms a bridge between two (or more) positions of the aromatic ring.

epimerization

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

In an optically active compound that contains two or more asymmetric centers, a process in which only one of these centers is altered by some reaction to form an epimer.

1-heptanol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 7 H 15 OH An alcohol; a fragrant, colorless liquid boiling at 174°C; soluble in water, ether, or alcohol; used as a chemical intermediate, as a solvent, and in cosmetics. Also known as heptyl ...

magnesium lactate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Mg(C 3 H 5 O 3 ) 2 _3H 2 O Bitter-tasting, water-soluble white crystals; slightly soluble in alcohol; used in medicine.

nitration

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Introduction of an NO 2 sw group into an organic compound.

polycyclic

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A molecule that contains two or more closed atomic rings; can be aromatic (such as DDT), aliphatic (bianthryl), or mixed (dicarbazyl).

sodium lactate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 CHOHCOONa A water-soluble, hygroscopic, yellow to colorless, syrupy liquid; solidifies at 17_C; used in medicine, as a corrosion inhibitor in antifreeze, and a hygroscopic agent.