Volatile organic compound
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volatile-organic-compound-172-15844075
title:
Volatile organic compound
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic compounds that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. High vapor pressure correlates with a low boiling point, which relates to the number of the sample's molecules in the surrounding air, a trait known as volatility. VOCs are responsible for the odor of scents and perfumes as well as pollutants. VOCs play an important role in communication between animals and plants, e.g. attractants for pollinators, protection from predation, and even inte
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Organic chemicals having a high vapor pressure at room temperature
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volatile_organic_compound
date created:
2004-09-24T18:27:39Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T04:03:06Z
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