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.
Difference Between Isopropyl Alcohol and Acetone?
The key difference between acetone and isopropyl alcohol is that acetone has a C=O bond in the middle of the chemical structure, whereas isopropyl alcohol has a C-OH group in the middle of the chemica
Mar 8，2024 Organic Solvents
Is benzoic acid solubility in water?
Benzoic acid is not very soluble in water. It has a high solubility in hot water while poor solubility in cold water. The solubility of Benzoic acid in water increases when the temperature is increas
Mar 5，2024 Organic Solvents
Composition and Drying Time of Rubber Cement
Rubber cement, a solution comprising unvulcanized (gum) rubber dissolved in a solvent, serves as a versatile adhesive. This article will introduce its composition and drying time.
Feb 28，2024 Organic Solvents
The Benzoin polarity and thin-layer chromatography
Benzoin, benzil, and hydrobenzoin are all compounds used in thin-layer chromatography (TLC). This technique separates and identifies components in a mixture.
Jan 3，2024 Organic Solvents
The polarity analysis of 1-Butanol
1-Butanol is a vital chemical platform used as feedstock in the plastic industry, plasticizers, paints, binders, and food extractants.
Jan 3，2024 Organic Solvents
Applications of hexane as a non-polar solvent
Hexane is undoubtedly the most widely used among the solvents used industrially for extracting non-polar edible natural products such as colors, flavors, fragrances, or lipids.
Dec 20，2023 Organic Solvents
Ethanol: The preparation, application and toxicity
Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a slight characteristic odor. It is a psychoactive substance, recreational drug, and the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks.
Apr 13，2023 Organic Solvents
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone: Application, absorption, metabolism and toxicity
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is a colorless liquid, and is used in the petrochemical and plastics industries as a solvent. It is easily absorbed from the human skin gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.
Apr 11，2023 Organic Solvents
Isovaleraldehyde: Synthesis, application and determination
The Isovaleraldehyde is an intermediate in the production of fragrances and other organic chemicals, and naturally exists in essential oils such as citrus and lemon.
Apr 11，2023 Organic Solvents
What is silicone oil used for?
?Silicone oil is widely used by several industries including laboratories and medical facilities. Food grade versions of this oil are utilized by restaurants and breweries.
Mar 10，2023 Organic Solvents