Solvents and propellants Solvents and propellants are a group of chemicals that are used to dissolve, disperse, or evaporate other substances. They include a wide variety of substances, such as propane, butane, freon, gasoline, kerosene, and toluene, that are commonly used in a variety of household and industrial products. The fumes of glues containing solvents […]
Poppers (alkyl nitrites) Poppers are a group of chemicals known as alkyl nitrites, which are inhaled for their psychoactive effects. They are commonly sold in small bottles or capsules and are used recreationally for their ability to produce a feeling of relaxation and euphoria. The most common type of poppers is amyl nitrite, which is
Ethylene Ethylene is a chemical compound with the formula C2H4. It is a colorless, flammable gas that is commonly used as a feedstock in the chemical industry and as a plant hormone. Ethylene is classified as an alkene, which means it is a hydrocarbon that contains at least one double bond between its carbon atoms.
Ethane Ethane is a chemical compound with the formula C2H6. It is a colorless, odorless, and flammable gas that is commonly used as a feedstock in the chemical industry and as a fuel in some countries. Ethane is classified as an alkane, which means it is a hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds between its
Diethyl ether Diethyl ether, also known as ether, is a chemical compound with the formula C4H10O. It is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a sweet, pleasant smell that is commonly used as a solvent and an anesthetic. Diethyl ether is a central nervous system depressant, which means it can slow down brain activity and
Ethyl chloride Ethyl chloride is a chemical compound with the formula C2H5Cl. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a sweet, fruity smell that is commonly used as a solvent and a refrigerant. Ethyl chloride is also used as a local anesthetic, as it can numb the skin and mucous membranes when applied topically. It
Chloroform Chloroform is a chemical compound with the formula CHCl3. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that was once widely used as an anesthetic, but it has been largely replaced by safer and more effective drugs. Chloroform is classified as a central nervous system depressant, which means it can slow down brain activity and cause
Nitrites Nitrites are a class of organic compounds that contain nitrogen atoms bonded to oxygen atoms. They are characterized by the presence of a nitrogen-oxygen double bond, and they can be identified by the suffix “-nitrite” in their names. There are many different types of nitrites, including aliphatic nitrites, aromatic nitrites, and cyclic nitrites. Aliphatic
Haloalkanes Haloalkanes, also known as alkyl halides, are a class of organic compounds that contain one or more halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) bonded to a carbon atom. Haloalkanes are characterized by the presence of a halogen atom in their structure, and they can be identified by the prefix “halo-” in their names.
Ketones Ketones are a class of organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group, which is a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom. Ketones are characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group at the center of the molecule, and they can be identified by the suffix “-one” in their names. There are many different
