Fw: GRGR(9) - Katje's Closet

[David Morris]

Would that make the smell one of dry-cleaning?

As for WHY, carbon is singled out later as a "special" molecule.  I think 
it's called the "Queen."  So it fits well in Katje's closet.

>From: "James Kyllo"
>
>Q:  What/why is that "carbon-tet" the "operational scent" in Katje's closet
>
>re what:
>
>Carbon tetrachloride is a clear, colorless, nonflammable liquid
>  which is heavier than water.  It is used as a fire extinguisher, a
>  solvent, a starting material to make many organic compounds, as an
>  insecticide, and for cleaning clothes.
>
>(sounds like nasty stuff:  http://mail.odsnet.com/TRIFacts/157.html )
>
>  - Doug - moth balls smell of napthalene don't they?
>
>James
>
>

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