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
Aromatic hydrocarbons Aromatic hydrocarbons are a class of organic compounds that contain one or more aromatic rings, which are ring-shaped structures composed of carbon atoms bonded together in a particular way. Aromatic rings are characterized by the presence of alternating double bonds between the carbon atoms, which makes them more stable and less reactive than
Aliphatic hydrocarbons Aliphatic hydrocarbons are a type of organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, and no other elements. They are called aliphatic because they are not aromatic, which means they do not contain a ring of atoms that are bonded together in a particular way. Aliphatic hydrocarbons can be divided into three
Inhalants Inhalants are a group of substances that are breathed in through the nose or mouth in order to produce a psychoactive effect. They include a wide variety of household and industrial products, such as paint thinners, markers, glue, gasoline, and nitrous oxide, that contain volatile solvents or gases that can be inhaled for their
