Common Chemical Compounds
Chemical compounds and their formulas, common names, and uses.
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| ID | Compound name | Formula | Common name | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Benzene | C6H6 | Benzene | Industrial solvent |
| 47 | Urea | CO(NH2)2 | Urea | Fertilizer |
| 48 | Ethylene glycol | C2H6O2 | Antifreeze | Coolant |
| 49 | Sodium sulfate | Na2SO4 | Salt cake | Detergent and glass |
| 50 | Potassium permanganate | KMnO4 | Permanganate of potash | Disinfectant and oxidizer |
| 51 | Carbon tetrachloride | CCl4 | Carbon tetrachloride | Solvent |
| 52 | Calcium phosphate | Ca3(PO4)2 | Phosphate rock | Fertilizer |
| 53 | Iron sulfate | FeSO4.7H2O | Green vitriol | Iron supplement |
| 54 | Silver nitrate | AgNO3 | Lunar caustic | Photography and antiseptic |
| 55 | Sodium phosphate | Na3PO4 | Trisodium phosphate | Cleaner and food additive |
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Last checked against sources: October 15, 2026.
Last changed: July 19, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
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