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C<sub>21</sub>H<sub>22</sub>O<sub>2</sub>N<sub>2</sub> An alkaloid obtained primarily from the plant nux vomica, formerly used for therapeutic stimulation of the central nervous system.
Industry:Chemistry
A type of compound containing the NH<sub>2</sub> and OH groups joined to the benzene ring; examples are para-aminophenol and ortho-hydroxylaniline.
Industry:Chemistry
CH<sub>3</sub>CHOHCOOAg_H<sub>2</sub>O Gray-to-white, light-sensitive crystals; slightly soluble in water and in alcohol; used in medicine. Also known as actol.
Industry:Chemistry
As<sub>2</sub> S<sub>2</sub> Red, orange, or black monoclinic crystals, insoluble in water; used in fireworks; occurs naturally as realgar.
Industry:Chemistry
UCl<sub>4</sub> Poisonous, radioactive, hygroscopic, darkgreen crystals; soluble in alcohol and water; melts at 590_C, boils at 792_C. Also known as uranic chloride.
Industry:Chemistry
(C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>)<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> A colorless oil with a peppermint odor, and boiling at 208_C; used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Also known as ethyl sulfate.
Industry:Chemistry
CH<sub>3</sub>COOH 1. A clear, colorless liquid or crystalline mass with a pungent odor, miscible with water or alcohol; crystallizes in deliquescent needles; a component of vinegar. Also known as ethanoic acid. 2. A mixture of the normal and acetic salts; used as a mordant in the dyeing of wool.
Industry:Chemistry
The monoxide GeO or dioxide GeO<sub>2</sub>; a study of GeO indicates it exists in polymeric form; GeO<sub>2</sub> is a white powder, soluble in alkalies; used in special glass and in medicine.
Industry:Chemistry
UO<sub>3</sub> A poisonous, radioactive, red to yellow powder; soluble in nitric acid, insoluble in water; decomposes when heated; used in ceramics and pigments and for uranium refining. Also known as orange oxide; uranium oxide.
Industry:Chemistry
C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> A colorless, flammable gas, boiling at _102.7_C; used as an agricultural chemical, in medicine, and for the manufacture of organic chemicals and polyethylene. Also known as ethene; olefiant gas.
Industry:Chemistry
