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Which type of organic compound is commonly used as both a disinfectant and a solvent?
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∙ 12y ago
alcohol.. antiseptic cream has alcohol and has OH which is basically a solvent
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∙ 12y ago
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Is ethanol the solvent or solute in gasoline?
Gasoline does not have a solvent, as it is commonly used, and it does not need a solvent. This is because gasoline is not a solid that needs dissolving, it is a liquid hydrocarbon already and is a solvent more than it can ever be a solvent.
Does DMF is non volatile organic solvent?
it is low volatile compound.
Is methanol an organic solvent?
Yes, any compound which is carbon based is considered organic except for a few exceptions. Methanol is not an exception. Yes, any compound which is carbon based is considered organic except for a few exceptions. Methanol is not an exception.
Is chloroform a solvent?
Chloroform is a organic solvent.
What volume of an organic solvent should be used to effect a 90 percent separation in one extraction when only 2.7gm of a certain organic compound dissolves in 100 ml of water?
Pigment.
Is ethanol the solvent or solute in gasoline?
Gasoline does not have a solvent, as it is commonly used, and it does not need a solvent. This is because gasoline is not a solid that needs dissolving, it is a liquid hydrocarbon already and is a solvent more than it can ever be a solvent.
Does DMF is non volatile organic solvent?
it is low volatile compound.
Is water an organic or inorganic solvent?
It's an inorganic compound.
Why does sodium chloride does not dissolved in an organic solvent?
Sodium chloride is a polar compound; organic solvents are nonpolar.
Are kerosene and oil soluble?
No. Kerosene is an organic compound. and water is a non-organic compound. (kerosene : non-polar Water : polar). As water is a polar solvent kerosene is not soluble in it. but kerosene is soluble in ethyl alcohol which is a non-polar solvent.
What is dipropylene?
Dipropylene is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aliphatic compounds. It is a colorless liquid that is commonly used as a solvent, particularly in industrial and commercial applications. It has a low toxicity and is flammable.
What is Methylsulfonylmethane(MSM)?
It's a chemical compound - commonly used in dietary supplements and as a solvent.
Which type of organic compound contradicts water's reputation as a universal solvent?
Gasoline and anything with higher hydrocarbons contradicts water's reputation as a universal solvent.
What are the desirable properties of a recrystallization solvent?
One property that a solvent should have to be well suited for recrystallization of a particular compound is high solubility. It should also readily dissolve the organic compound at high temperature and precipitate the compound at low temperature.
What is solute of gasoline?
Gasoline is an organic compound and it is the solvent of organic solutes. Petroleum jelly will dissolve in gasoline because both petroleum jelly and gasoline are hydrocarbons.
What is the most abundant organic compound in the body?
The most abundant organic compound in the body is water. This is used as a solvent in various reactions in the body.
Is methanol an organic solvent?
Yes, any compound which is carbon based is considered organic except for a few exceptions. Methanol is not an exception. Yes, any compound which is carbon based is considered organic except for a few exceptions. Methanol is not an exception.
