This series of articles considers some common organic molecules that we encounter in our everyday lives. Described will be some general chemical information about the organic molecule, how it is useful to us and other interesting facts.
How many of you have heard of para-chlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF)? Or to give it a more systematic name, 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene. In a previous article, I described the hazard of the xylene-ethylbenzene hydrocarbon mixture often used as a solvent in varnishes and glues.
ER doctor: We want a CT scan. You will be receiving an intravenous CT contrast agent.
Patient: What is the CT contrast agent?
ER doctor: Iohexol.
Fentanyl is a synthetic, lipophilic phenylpiperidine derivative with both analgesic (painkiller) and anesthetic (causes reversible loss of consciousness) properties.....