I propose a chemical....

Mercedes Benzene · #1 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006

Okay, so many of you probably know about my recent chemical quandaries in my "help identifying a chemical" thread. Well here's my idea for a new contest thread. The reward is of course, REP.

The contest is as follows:
I will start by describing a chemical substance. People will then have to guess the chemical through research or just general knowledge based on the information provided.
Here are some simple rules:
-make it as challenging as you like (harder is generally more fun I think), so be as descriptive as necessary
-Don't use elements. The chemical in question must be at least tertiary (3 elements)
-Once the first contest is over (created by me), anyone may post their own (but please, only one at a time)
-You don't have to provide rep as a reward, but I am for the first run-through.
-stay on topic in the thread. posts not on topic may be deleted.
Ready? I'll start easy.

---------------------------------CONTEST/GAME--------------------------------

I propose a chemical that... is gaseous, colorless, odorless, is used as a fumigant in soil and sod, and is a derivative of an alkane and a halogen. GO.

Edella · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006

I know nearly nothing about chemistry,so this is a shot in the dark.
Methyl bromide?

Monomer · #3 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006

Is it bromomethane?

Mercedes Benzene · #4 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edella

I know nearly nothing about chemistry,so this is a shot in the dark.
Methyl bromide?

CORRECT! That was pretty lucky for someone who knows "nearly nothing about chemistry".

Monomer was also correct (albeit using a different name), however he was a bit late.

Next challenge?

Monomer · #5 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006

Okay, I've got one.

I propose a chemical that... is colourless, has a sweet odor, can be made from the partial oxidation of benzene, and has antiseptic properties.