Carbon Compounds, Inorganic
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Inorganic compounds that contain carbon as an integral part of the molecule but are not derived from hydrocarbons. |
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GEN; prefer specifics; used for mapping supplementary chemicals |
| Previously Indexed: |
Carbon (1966-1993) |
Carbon Compounds, Inorganic Categories.
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Carbon Dioxide - A colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals. |
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Carbon Disulfide - Carbon disulfide (CS2). A colorless, flammable, poisonous liquid, CS2. It is used as a solvent, and is a counterirritant and has local anesthetic properties but is not used as such. It is highly toxic with pronounced CNS, hematologic, and dermatologic effects. |
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Carbon Monoxide - Carbon monoxide (CO). A poisonous colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, which has no oxygen carrying capacity. The resultant oxygen deprivation causes headache, dizziness, decreased pulse and respiratory rates, unconsciousness, and death. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) |
Carbon Compounds, Inorganic Definitions and Terms
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