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Acetic Acid

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Chemical Name:
Ethanoic Acid (IUPAC Name)

Molecular Formula:
CH3COOH

Synonyms:
- Acetate acid
- Ethylic acid
- Vinegar acid

Description:
Acetic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong vinegar-like odor, found in vinegar at concentrations of about 4-6%.

Uses:
- Food industry (Vinegar)
- Textile industry (Synthetic fibers)
- Application in Medicine (Antiseptic)

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Acetic Anhydrate

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Chemical Name:
Ethanoic Anhydride

Molecular Formula:
(CH3CO)2O

Synonyms:
- Acetic oxide
- Acetyl oxide
- Acetic acid anhydride

Description:
A colorless liquid with a strong vinegar-like odor.

Uses:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Production of Cellulose Acetate
- Pigments and dyes

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Acetone

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Chemical Name:
2-Propanone

Molecular Formula:
CH3COCH3

Synonyms:
- Dimethyl ketone
- 2-Propanone
- Propanone

Description:
It’s combustible and miscible with water.

Uses:
- Solvent
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Production of Plastic and Fiber

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Acetophenone

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Chemical Name:
1-phenylethanone

Molecular Formula:
C6H5COCH3

Synonyms:
- Phenyl methyl ketone
- Methyl phenyl ketone

Description:
A colorless liquid with a sweet aroma of flowers and honey.

Uses:
- Fragrance and flavoring
- Production of polymers
- Solvent

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Activated Charcoal

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Chemical Name:
Activated Carbon

Molecular Formula:
C

Synonyms:
- Activated coal
- Activated biochar

Description:
Activated charcoal is a black, odorless, and tasteless powder.

Uses:
- Medical Treatment
- Water Purification
- Cosmetics

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Anhydrous Magnesium Sulfate

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Chemical Name:
Magnesium Sulfate

Molecular Formula:
MaSO4

Synonyms:
- Magnesium sulfate anhydrous
- Epsom salts

Description:
Anhydrous magnesium sulfate is a crystalline solid that is white in color and devoid of water molecules.

Uses:
- Drying agent
- Medical applications
- Agriculture

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Aniline

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Chemical Name:
Phenylamine

Molecular Formula:
C6H5NH2

Synonyms:
- Aminobenzene
- Benzenamine

Description:
A clear to light yellow liquid with a distinct smell.

Uses:
- Dye industry
- Rubber industry
- Pharmaceuticals

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Bromine Water

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Chemical Name:
Bromine hydrate

Molecular Formula:
Br2H2O

Synonym:
Bromine solution

Description:
It is quite reactive and smells strongly of something terrible.

Uses:
- Disinfectant
- Preservative

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Ethanol

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Chemical Name:
Ethanol

Molecular Formula:
C2H6O

Synonyms:
- Ethyl alcohol
- Grain alcohol
- Drinking alcohol

Description:
The liquid form of ethanol is clear and colorless, and it tastes and smells distinctive.

Use:
- Fuel
- Antiseptic
- Preservative

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Ether

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Chemical Name:
Ethoxyethane

Molecular Formula:
C4H10O

Synonyms:
- Diethyl ether
- Ethyl ether

Description:
- Ether has a distinct sweet, ethereal smell and is a colorless, extremely volatile liquid.

Uses:
- Anesthesia
- Solvent
- Laboratory

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Ferric Chloride

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Chemical Name:
Iron (III) Chloride

Molecular Formular:
FeCl3

Synonyms:
- Iron trichloride
- Ferric trichloride

Description:
The solid ferric chloride has pungent, acidic smell and is hygroscopic and dark.

Uses:
- Water treatment
- Sewerage system
- Etching agent

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Glucose

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Chemical Name:
D-glucose

Molecular Formula:
C6H12O6

Synonyms:
Dextrose

Description:
It taste pleasant and has a no smell.

Uses:
- Nutritional Supplement
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals

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Glycerin

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Chemical Name:
Glycerol

Molecular Formula:
C3H8O8

Synonyms:
- 1, 2, 3-Propanetriol
- Glycerine

Description:
Glycerin is a viscous liquid that is transparent, colorless, and odorless.

Use:
- Cosmetic and Personal Care
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Pharmaceuticals

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Hexane

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Chemical Name:
Hexane

Molecular Formula
C6H14

Synonyms:
Normal Hexane

Description:
Colorless and volatile, hexane smells like petroleum.

Uses:
- Solvent
- Food Industry
- Rubber Industry

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Chemical Acid:
Hydrogen Chloride

Molecular Formula:
HCl

Synonyms:
- Muriatic acid

Description:
A transparent, colorless solution of hydrogen chloride gas dissolved in water.

Uses:
- Chemical manufacturing
- pH Adjustment
- Ion Exchange Resin Regeneration

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Lime Water

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Chemical Name:
Calcium Hydroxide

Molecular Formula:
Ca(OH)2

Synonyms:
Calcium Hydroxide Solution

Description:
Lime water is a clear, colorless liquid with a faintly milky look.

Uses:
- Testing for carbon dioxide
- Water treatment
- pH Adjustment

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Methanol

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Chemical Name:
Methyl Alcohol

Molecular Formula:
CH3OH

Synonyms:
- Wood alcohol
- Carbinol

Description:
Methanol has a faint, slightly pleasant smell and is a colorless, volatile liquid.

Uses:
- Fuel
- Solvent

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Methyl Orange Solution

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Chemical Name:
Sodium 4-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl}benzene-1-sulfonate

Molecular Formula:
C14H14N3NaO3S

Synonyms:
- Orange III
- C.I. Acid Orange 52

Description:
In analytical chemistry, methyl orange solution is a synthetic dye solution that is frequently employed as an acid-base indicator.

Use:
- Acid-Base Titration
- pH Testing
- Textile Industry

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Methyl Salicylate

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Chemical Name:
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzene

Molecular Formula:
C8H8O3

Synonyms
- Wintergreen oil
- Gaultheria oil
- Oil of wintergreen

Description:
Can be produced artificially or obtained from the leaves of specific plants.

Uses:
- Fragrance
- Flavoring agents
- Flame Retardant

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Nutrient Solution

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Chemical Name:
Plant Nutrient Solution

Molecular Formula:
Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K)

Synonyms:
Hydroponic nutrient solution

Description:
The purpose of nutrient solutions is to give plants all the necessary components for healthy growth and development.

Uses:
- Hydroponic system
- Greenhouse and Indoor Cultivation
- Crop Production

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Propanol

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Chemical Name:
Propan-1-ol

Molecular Formula:
CH3CH2CH2OH

Synonyms:
- n-Propanol
- 1-Propanol
- Propyl alcohol

Description:
Propanol is a colorless, transparent liquid that smells strongly like alcohol.

Uses:
- Solvent
- Antiseptic
- Cosmetics and Personal Care goods

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Salicylic acid

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Chemical Name:
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Molecular Formula:
HOC6H4COOH

Synonyms:
- Ortho hydroxybenzoic acid

Description:
Derived from phenol and can also be produced artificially by hydrolyzing aspirin.

Uses:
- Skin care
- Wart removal
- Dermatological treatments

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Sodium Acetate Trihydrate

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Chemical Name:
Sodium Acetate

Molecular Formula:
C2H9NaO5

Synonyms:
- Sodium ethanoate trihydrate

Description:
It tastes, salty, crystallizes colorless or white, and dissolves readily in water.

Uses:
- Heat packs
- Food addition
- Deicing agent

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Sodium Carbonate Solution

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Chemical Name:
Sodium Carbonate

Molecular Formula:
Na2CO3

Synonyms:
- Soda Ash solution
- Sodium Carbonate liquid

Description:
Are usually dissolved in water to create sodium carbonate solution, which is a clear, colorless liquid with a basic pH.

Uses:
- Cleaning agent
- pH adjustment
- Food industry

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Sodium Hydroxide Solution

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Chemical Name:
Sodium Hydroxide

Molecular Formula:
NaOH

Synonyms:
- Caustic Soda solution
-Sodium hydrate
- Lye solution

Description:
Has a strong, caustic smell and a slippery texture.

Uses:
Chemical manufacturing
- pH adjustment
- Cleaning agent

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Sodium Hypochlorite

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Chemical Name:
Hypochlorite

Molecular Formula:
NaClO

Synonyms:
Sodium oxychloride

Description:
Is a transparent, somewhat yellowish solution that smells strongly of chlorine.

Uses:
- Disinfection
- Water treatment
- Maintenance of Swimming Pools

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Sodium Nitrate

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Chemical Name:
Sodium Nitrate

Molecular Formula:
NaNO3

Synonyms:
- Chile saltpeter
- Nitratine
- Soda niter

Description:
Is typically found in nature as mineral deposits.

Uses:
- Fertilizers
- Food preservatives
- Glass and ceramics

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Starch Potassium Iodide Paper

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Chemical Name:
Potassium Iodide

Molecular Formula:
Kl

Synonyms:
- Iodine test paper
- Starch-iodide paper

Description:
Available in rolls or strips and is usually white to off-white in color.

Uses:
- Oxidizing agent detection
- Iodometric titration
- Industrial application

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Sulfuric Acid

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Chemical Name:
Sulfuric acid

Molecular Formula:
H2SO4

Synonyms:
- Oil of vitriol
- Sulfuric (VI) acid
- Battery acid

Description:
Viscous greasy, colorless to slightly yellow, and extremely caustic.

Uses:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Production of fertilizers
- Petroleum refining

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Yeast

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Chemical Name:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Molecular Formula:
C6h12O6 (aq) -> 2C2H5Oh (aq) + 2CO2 (g) + 2ATP

Synonyms:
- Brewer’s yeast
- Baker’s yeast

Description:
One of kind of fungus made up of single-celled microbes.

Uses:
- Baking
- Brewing
- Winemaking

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Zinc Chloride Solution

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Chemical Name:
Zinc chloride

Molecular Formula:
ZnCl2

Synonyms:
- Zinc dichloride
- Butte of zinc

Description:
Colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a high solubility in water.

Uses:
- Textile industry
- Battery manufacturing
- Wood preservation

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