What is Aldol condensation? It is the name given to an organic reaction of an enol or enolate ion with a carbonyl compound, resulting in the formation of a β-hydroxyketone or β-hydroxyaldehyde. This is succeeded by a dehydration that gives a conjugated enone. The process is also simply known as Aldol reaction. It is an… Continue reading Aldol condensation
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Acrolein
What is Acrolein? It is a chemical that appears as a yellow or colorless liquid and has an unpleasant odor. It is classified under the category of volatile organic compounds. The substance is also known by other names like Ethanal: 2-propenal Acrylic aldehyde Ethylene Aldehyde 2-propen-1-one Acrylaldehyde Acraldehyde Aqualin Allyl Aldehyde
Rosin Acid
Rosin Acid is a resin acid that is used for a number of varied purposes. Read on to know all about this acid, its chemical composition, uses, potential risks and more. What is Rosin Acid? It is a type of organic acid that is most easily available. It is the main irritant that is found… Continue reading Rosin Acid
Acryloyl Chloride
Acryloyl Chloride Definition It is a light-yellow, combustible liquid (at STP) with a pungent odor. Acryloyl Chloride Identification Facts The identification facts of this chemical are as follows: CAS No. The CAS No. of this compound is 814-68-6 . PubChem The PubChem number for this chemical is 399362.
Ammonium Hydroxide
What is Ammonium Hydroxide? It is a liquid chemical solution that is colorless in appearance. It is obtained by dissolution of ammonia in water. The chemical is also know by many other names like Ammonia water Ammoniacal liquor Ammonia liquor Aqua ammonia Aqueous ammonia Dilute ammonia It is also known simply as Ammonia. Ammonium Hydroxide… Continue reading Ammonium Hydroxide
Iridium-192
Iridium-192 Definition It is a radioactive isotope of Iridium with symbol 192Ir. Source It is a man-made radioactive element that is produced by nonradioactive Iridium metal in a nuclear reactor. Color It is a dense metal that is shiny and silvery-white in appearance. Iridium-192 Properties Know about some of the chemical as well as physical… Continue reading Iridium-192
Barium Sulfate
It is an inorganic compound that is present as Barite, a mineral which is the primary commercial source of Barium as well as materials that are manufactured from it. Barium Sulfate Chemical Formula The chemical formula for Barium Sulfate is BaSO4. Barium Sulfate Appearance This compound appears as a white crystalline solid that cannot be… Continue reading Barium Sulfate
Barium Hydroxide
What is Barium Hydroxide? It is a chemical substance that is also known as “Baryta”. It is a compound of Barium, a soft silvery metal of the alkali earth group. It can be produced by dissolving Barium Oxide (represented as BaO) in water. It is expressed by this chemical reaction: BaO + 9 H2O →… Continue reading Barium Hydroxide
Carbon Disulfide
What is Carbon Disulfide? It is a clear, colorless liquid that is volatile in nature. It is often used as a unit in organic chemistry and industrial products. This substance does not have a common name as per the recommendations of the International Organization for Standardization. The letter “f” in the name of this substance is… Continue reading Carbon Disulfide