Chemical Compounds and CAS Registry Numbers - INI

[item.water]
code=001
slug=water
name=Water
description=The most fundamental compound essential for life and the most common solvent.
casNumber=7732-18-5
category=inorganic
molecularFormula=H2O
synonyms=["Dihydrogen monoxide","Oxidane","H2O"]
uses=["Solvent","Drinking","Coolant","Industrial raw material","Agricultural irrigation"]

[item.ethanol]
code=002
slug=ethanol
name=Ethanol
description=The most common alcohol, widely used as a beverage, fuel, and solvent.
casNumber=64-17-5
category=organic
molecularFormula=C2H6O
synonyms=["Ethyl alcohol","Grain alcohol","Methylcarbinol"]
uses=["Beverage","Disinfectant","Fuel","Solvent","Cosmetic ingredient"]

[item.acetone]
code=003
slug=acetone
name=Acetone
description=The simplest ketone, widely used as an organic solvent in laboratories and industry.
casNumber=67-64-1
category=organic
molecularFormula=C3H6O
synonyms=["Propanone","Dimethyl ketone","2-Propanone"]
uses=["Organic solvent","Nail polish remover","Industrial raw material","Cleaning agent","Adhesive ingredient"]

[item.benzene]
code=004
slug=benzene
name=Benzene
description=The most fundamental aromatic hydrocarbon and an important raw material in the chemical industry.
casNumber=71-43-2
category=organic
molecularFormula=C6H6
synonyms=["Benzol","Cyclohexatriene","Phenyl hydride"]
uses=["Chemical industry raw material","Styrene production","Phenol production","Synthetic fiber precursor"]

[item.methanol]
code=005
slug=methanol
name=Methanol
description=The simplest alcohol, used as a fuel and solvent.
casNumber=67-56-1
category=organic
molecularFormula=CH4O
synonyms=["Methyl alcohol","Wood alcohol","Carbinol"]
uses=["Fuel","Solvent","Chemical raw material","Biodiesel feedstock","Antifreeze"]

[item.formaldehyde]
code=006
slug=formaldehyde
name=Formaldehyde
description=The simplest aldehyde, used in resin manufacturing and disinfection.
casNumber=50-00-0
category=organic
molecularFormula=CH2O
synonyms=["Methanal","Oxymethylene","Formalin (aqueous solution)"]
uses=["Synthetic resin raw material","Adhesive","Disinfectant","Preservative","Textile finishing agent"]

[item.sulfuric-acid]
code=007
slug=sulfuric-acid
name=Sulfuric Acid
description=The most important industrial chemical, forming the basis of many chemical processes.
casNumber=7664-93-9
category=inorganic
molecularFormula=H2SO4
synonyms=["Oil of vitriol","Dihydrogen sulfate","H2SO4"]
uses=["Fertilizer production","Chemical fibers","Dyes","Petroleum refining","Battery electrolyte"]

[item.sodium-chloride]
code=008
slug=sodium-chloride
name=Sodium Chloride
description=The most common salt, used as a food seasoning and important raw material in the chemical industry.
casNumber=7647-14-5
category=inorganic
molecularFormula=NaCl
synonyms=["Table salt","Common salt","Halite","Rock salt","NaCl"]
uses=["Food seasoning","Chemical raw material","De-icing agent","Preservative","Water treatment"]

[item.sodium-hydroxide]
code=009
slug=sodium-hydroxide
name=Sodium Hydroxide
description=An important industrial chemical with strong basicity.
casNumber=1310-73-2
category=inorganic
molecularFormula=NaOH
synonyms=["Caustic soda","Lye","Sodium hydrate","NaOH"]
uses=["Soap manufacturing","Pulp and paper production","Petroleum refining","Chemical fibers","Wastewater treatment"]

[item.argon]
code=010
slug=argon
name=Argon
description=The most abundant noble gas in the atmosphere, widely used as an inert gas.
casNumber=7440-37-1
category=element
molecularFormula=Ar
synonyms=["Argon gas","Ar"]
uses=["Arc welding","Light bulb filling gas","Semiconductor manufacturing","Cryogenic experiments","Food packaging"]

[item.hydrogen]
code=011
slug=hydrogen
name=Hydrogen
description=The most abundant element in the universe, gaining attention as a clean energy source.
casNumber=1333-74-0
category=element
molecularFormula=H2
synonyms=["Hydrogen gas","H2","Dihydrogen"]
uses=["Fuel cells","Petroleum refining","Ammonia production","Hydrogen welding","Balloons"]

[item.oxygen]
code=012
slug=oxygen
name=Oxygen
description=An element essential for sustaining life and one of the most abundant elements in the atmosphere.
casNumber=7782-44-7
category=element
molecularFormula=O2
synonyms=["Oxygen gas","O2","Dioxygen"]
uses=["Medical oxygen","Metallurgy","Water treatment","Space development","Combustion accelerator"]

[item.nitrogen]
code=013
slug=nitrogen
name=Nitrogen
description=The most abundant element in the atmosphere, widely used as an inert gas.
casNumber=7727-37-9
category=element
molecularFormula=N2
synonyms=["Nitrogen gas","N2","Dinitrogen"]
uses=["Food packaging","Inert atmosphere","Ammonia production","Electronic component manufacturing","Cryopreservation"]

[item.carbon-dioxide]
code=014
slug=carbon-dioxide
name=Carbon Dioxide
description=A greenhouse gas with wide applications in beverages, fire extinguishers, and more.
casNumber=124-38-9
category=inorganic
molecularFormula=CO2
synonyms=["Carbonic acid gas","CO2","Dry ice (solid)"]
uses=["Carbonated beverages","Fire extinguishers","Refrigerant","Welding","Food packaging"]

[item.carbon-monoxide]
code=015
slug=carbon-monoxide
name=Carbon Monoxide
description=A toxic gas that serves as an important raw material in the chemical industry.
casNumber=630-08-0
category=inorganic
molecularFormula=CO
synonyms=["CO","Carbonic oxide"]
uses=["Synthesis gas feedstock","Methanol production","Organic synthesis","Metal refining"]

[item.dichloromethane]
code=016
slug=dichloromethane
name=Dichloromethane
description=A volatile organic solvent widely used in laboratories and industry.
casNumber=75-09-2
category=organic
molecularFormula=CH2Cl2
synonyms=["Methylene chloride","Methylene dichloride","DCM"]
uses=["Extraction solvent","Paint remover","Foam production","Degreasing"]

[item.cyclohexane]
code=017
slug=cyclohexane
name=Cyclohexane
description=An important alicyclic hydrocarbon used as a raw material for nylon.
casNumber=110-82-7
category=organic
molecularFormula=C6H12
synonyms=["Hexamethylene","Hexanaphthene"]
uses=["Nylon precursor","Organic solvent","Chemical intermediate","Adhesive"]

[item.toluene]
code=018
slug=toluene
name=Toluene
description=A benzene derivative widely used as a solvent and chemical raw material.
casNumber=108-88-3
category=organic
molecularFormula=C7H8
synonyms=["Methylbenzene","Phenylmethane","Toluol"]
uses=["Organic solvent","Paints","Adhesives","TNT production","Pharmaceutical raw material"]

[item.styrene]
code=019
slug=styrene
name=Styrene
description=An important monomer used as a raw material for polystyrene.
casNumber=100-42-5
category=organic
molecularFormula=C8H8
synonyms=["Vinylbenzene","Phenylethylene","Ethenylbenzene"]
uses=["Polystyrene precursor","ABS resin","Synthetic rubber","Plastic products"]

[item.trichloroethylene]
code=020
slug=trichloroethylene
name=Trichloroethylene
description=An organochlorine compound widely used as an industrial cleaning agent.
casNumber=79-01-6
category=organic
molecularFormula=C2HCl3
synonyms=["Trichloroethene","TCE","Acetylene trichloride"]
uses=["Metal cleaning","Degreasing agent","Dry cleaning","Chemical intermediate"]