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diisodecyl adipate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(C 10 H 21 OOC) 2 (CH 2 ) 4 A light-colored, oily liquid with a boiling range of 239–246_C; used as a primary plasticizer for polymers. Abbreviated DIDA.

formaldehyde sodium bisulfite

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 3 NaO 4 S A compound used as a fixing agent for fibers containing keratin, in metallurgy for flotation of lead-zinc ores, and in photography.

isoprene

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

C 5 H 8 A conjugated diolefin; a mobile, colorless liquid having a boiling point of 34.1_C; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether; polymerizes readily to form dimers and ...

methyl methacrylate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

CH 2 C(CH 3 )COOCH 3 A flammable, colorless liquid, soluble in most organic solvents but insoluble in water; used as a monomer for polymethacrylate resins.

Thermosetting resin made by the reaction of phenol and formaldehyde; has good strength and chemical resistance and low cost; used as a molding material for mechanical and electrical parts. Originally ...

retrograde condensation

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

Phenomenon associated with the behavior of a hydrocarbon mixture in the critical region wherein, at constant temperature, the vapor phase in contact with the liquid may be condensed by a decrease in ...