Glycyrrhizic acid: Biological activity and Uses
Glycyrrhizic acid is mainly used as a flavouring and sweetening agent for bitter drugs, beverages, candies, and chewing gum.
Jul 17，2024 Organic Acids
The toxicity of 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate.
TMPD-MIB is used as a common coalescing aid in latex paints. It could soften latex particles, allowing them to fuse to form a continuous film free from distinct physical boundaries.
Jul 17，2024 Organic Chemistry
L-fucose vs D-fucose
Fucose (Fuc), a monosaccharide present at the core of the termini of glycans, critically regulates various biological phenomena and is associated with various diseases.
Jul 17，2024 Biochemical Engineering
Is Sodium acetate an acid or a base salt?
Sodium acetate (CH3COONa) is in some cases a basic salt. CH3COONa is produced by the reaction of acetic acid with sodium hydroxide and it is the salt of the acetate ion.
Jul 16，2024 API
What is Hexachloroethane?
Hexachloroethane is a member of the class of chloroethanes, which is ethane, in which all the hydrogens are replaced by chloro groups.
Jul 16，2024 Organic Chemistry
Isomalt: uses and Side effects
Isomalt has been used in the food industry mainly due to its low glycemic index and caloric value.
Jul 16，2024 Food Additives
Cyclodextrins and α-cyclodextrin
α-Cyclodextrin (α-CD) is a cyclic oligosaccharide derived from corn.
Jul 15，2024 Biochemical Engineering
The uses of 3-Methyl-1-butanol
3-Methyl-1-butanol is the primary constituent of the fusel oil (by-product of alcoholic carbohydrate fermentation).
Jul 15，2024 Organic reagents
The uses of 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid, ALA) hydrochloride is widely used for fluorescence diagnosis and photodynamic therapy of malignant tumours and treating skin and other diseases.
Jul 15，2024 Organic Chemistry
Sodium Thiomethoxide: Applications in Medicinal Chemistry and its Hazards Summary
Sodium thiomethoxide is essential in medicinal chemistry but poses toxicity risks, necessitating stringent safety precautions during handling to prevent harm.
Jul 15，2024 API