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Fluorine

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Definition: A nonmetallic, diatomic gas that is a trace element and member of the halogen family. It is used in dentistry as flouride (FLUORIDES) to prevent dental caries.  F-19; F-17, 18, 20-22   
See Also Fluorine Radioisotopes
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
2-fluorobutane  0   *Butanes *Fluorine. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2004 Mar;60(4):829-41
selectfluor  0   *Diazonium Compounds Fluorine. Org Lett 2000 Mar 9;2(5):639-42
fluoroaluminum  21330-18-7   *Aluminum *Fluorine. J Neurochem 1987;49(4):999
2-fluoroputrescine  104613-90-3   Putrescine/*analogs & derivatives Fluorine Radioisotopes. Int J Rad Appl Instrum (A) 1986;37(7):607
diethylaminosulfur trifluoride  38078-09-0   *Diethylamines *Fluorine. Carbohydr Res 1983;121:51
4,6-difluoroserotonin  62105-98-0 1H-Indol-5-ol, 3-(2-aminoethyl)-4,6-difluoro  Serotonin/*analogs & derivatives Fluorine. Science 200(4341):537;1978
fluorine monoxide  7783-41-7   *Fluorine *Oxides. Zh Ushn Nos Gorl Bolezn 6:25;1976

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