compound

A procedure used in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds in which the superatoms of a basic structure (a phane) are replaced by cyclic structures (amplificants).

The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound.

A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.

Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4

The ethyl ester of acetic acid; CH3COOCH2CH3

Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring.

Any small molecule that effects the function of an enzyme by binding to an allosteric site.

Any medium-sized molecule that has a high specificity for binding or chelating iron; they are employed by microorganisms to obtain iron from the environment

A colourless liquid unsaturated organic acid, CH2CHCOOH; used as a monomer in the production of acrylic resins; forms acrylate esters by combination with alcohols.

A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle, dibenzopyridine, obtained from coal tar; it is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs

A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl3; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.

A hydrocarbon in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by halogens

Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.

Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.

Any tricyclic compound.

The aliphatic aldehyde, CH3(CH2)8CHO, related to capric acid

The ester of amyl alcohol and nitrous acid.

To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits)

Combined with silicon

A carotenoid pigment found in the chloroplasts of brown algae.