Organic solvents are chemicals that dissolve other chemicals. Common organic solvents include alcohols, ethylether, hexane, tetrachloroethane, toluene, and xylene. Other degreasers, such as paint thinners, varnish removers, lacquers, silk-screening inks, and paints also contain these chemicals.
Lithium diisopropylamide-LDA
Freshly prepared LDA has varying stability, being most stable in alkanes and 1:1 alkanes:THF. Homemade LDA should be stored cold to extend its shelf-life.
Jul 5,2022 Organic SolventsGeneral description of Bromoethane
Bromoethane is a bromoalkane that is ethane carrying a bromo substituent. It is an alkylating agent used as a chemical intermediate in various organic syntheses.
Jul 4,2022 Organic SolventsMineral oil and Health
Mineral oil is an over-the-counter chemical substance made from naturally occurring crude petroleum oil. Mineral oils are colorless, transparent, oily liquids that are odorless and tasteless.
Feb 17,2022 Organic SolventsSynthesis of Benzoxazoles
Benzoxazole is an important class of heterocycle having a bicyclic structure in which an aryl ring is fused with the “d” site of an oxazole moiety.
Jan 24,2022 Organic SolventsPropionic acid (PA)
Propionic acid (PA) is an important organic molecule of vast economic importance that includes food preservatives, flavoring agents, pharmaceutical formulations, textile and rubber auxiliaries, plasti
Jan 20,2022 Organic SolventsDibenzo[b,d]thiophene---Applications and Synthesis
Dibenzothiophene, particularly 3,7-diaminodibenzothiophene-5,5-dioxide, is used as a dye and fluorescent whitener. It is potentially useful as electrophilic trifluoromethylating agents.
Jan 20,2022 Organic SolventsUses and safety of Cyclohexane
Cyclohexane is used as a solvent to dissolve cellulose ethers, lacquers, resins, fats, waxes, oils, bitumen and crude rubber. It is also used in perfume manufacturing, during surface coating operation
Jan 10,2022 Organic SolventsIndustrial Applications of Heptane
Heptane is used to manufacture various types of ink including printer ink, and stamp pad ink. Heptane is also used to produce cements, compounders, and hospital anesthetics.
Jan 7,2022 Organic SolventsHarzad and toxity of Trichloroacetic acid
Trichloroacetate, or trichloroacetic acid, is a strong acid prepared by the reaction of chlorine with acetic acid in the presence of a suitable catalyst.
Jan 6,2022 Organic SolventsDisinfectants: isopropanol vs ethanol
70% isopropanol solution is used for soaking, scrubbing, medical equipment, and disinfection of medical places.
Dec 9,2021 Organic Solvents