Organic chemistry

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sodium glutamate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

COOH(CH 2 ) 2 CH(NH 2 )COONa A salt of an amino acid; a white powder, soluble in water and alcohol; used as a taste enhancer. Also known as monosodium glutamate (MSG).

acetylurea

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 CONHCONH 2 Crystals that are colorless and are slightly soluble in water.

azine

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A compound of six atoms in a ring; at least one of the atoms is nitrogen, and the ring structure resembles benzene; an example is pyridine.

caprylic anhydride

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(CH 3 (CH 2 ) 6 CO) 2 O A white solid that melts at _1_C; used as a chemical intermediate.

cyclopentanol

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 5 H 9 OH A colorless liquid boiling at 139_C; used as a solvent for perfumes and pharmaceuticals. Also known as cyclopentyl alcohol.

epi-

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A prefix used in naming compounds to indicate the presence of a bridge or intramolecular connection.

C 6 H 13 CHO An aldehyde; ether-soluble, colorless oil with fruity aroma; slightly soluble in water; boils at 153_C; used as a chemical intermediate and for perfumes and pharmaceuticals. Also known ...