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haloalkane
(redirected from Hydrofluoroalkane)

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Noun1.haloalkane - organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane
alkyl halide
haloform - compounds with the formula CHX3, where X is a halogen atom
organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
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To circumvent this, dry-powder inhalers (DPIs) and a new propellant have been developed: hydrofluoroalkane (HFA).
Inflammation and its control are key to the management of asthma by Irusen, E.M. / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
In response to a federal push to remove chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from asthma inhalers by December 2008, some manufacturers have already stopped production of CFC-containing inhalers and are employing a new, more environmentally friendly propellant, hydrofluoroalkane.
Don't hold your breath for new inhalers by Dooley, Erin E. / Environmental Health Perspectives
XOPENEX HFA(TM) (levalbuterol tartrate) MDI - XOPENEX HFA is a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) metered-dose inhaler (MDI), which is a portable, hand-held device consisting of a pressurized canister containing medication and a mouthpiece through which the medication is inhaled.
SEPRACORE REPORTS NET INCOME OF $11.3 MIL FOR 2ND QTR 2006 by Biotech Financial Reports
 
 
 
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