Biphenyl: Chemical property and uses
Biphenyl, an aromatic hydrocarbon, is used alone or with diphenyl ether as a heat-transfer fluid.
Aug 13,2024 Organic ChemistryHow to synthesize Boscalid?
The succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicide boscalid is an excellent broad-spectrum fungicide.
Aug 13,2024 DrugsArtesunate: a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin
Artesunate, a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, and other artemisinin derivatives are novel drugs for treating malaria.
Aug 12,2024 APICumene: Physicochemical properties, Oxidation Mechanism and Uses
Cumene, also known as isopropylbenzene or 1-methylbenzene, is a flammable, volatile, colourless liquid with an odour similar to petrol.
Aug 9,2024 APITriphosgene: History and Advantage
Triphosgene, or bis(trichloromethyl) carbonate or BTC, is a convenient substitute for the extremely toxic phosgene gas.
Aug 9,2024 Organic reagentsThe different types of Ethanol
Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colourless liquid with the molecular formula C2H5OH.
Aug 9,2024 Organic reagentsWhat are the benefits of Rutin
Rutin is a flavonol abundantly found in plants such as passion flowers, buckwheat, tea, and apple. It is a vital nutritional component of foodstuff.
Aug 7,2024 Plant extractsPutrescine and cadaverine
Putrescine (butane-1,4-diamine) and cadaverine (pentane-1,5-diamine; 1,5-Diaminopentane) are foul-smelling compounds produced when amino acids decompose in decaying animals.
Aug 7,2024 Organic ChemistryWhy is Tropolone used in skincare products?
Tropolone is an organic compound that can be derived from plants. It does have some antioxidant properties but is of most interest to cosmetic chemists as a preservative.
Aug 7,2024 AntioxidantsThe benefits of Pentadecanoic acid
Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), an odd-chain saturated fatty acid, has mounting evidence of being essential to supporting cardiometabolic and liver health.
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