UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA LECTURE NOTES COURSE: PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II (ORGANIC CHEMISTRY) CODE: CHM 161 2ND SEMESTER SESSION: 2012/2013 LECTURER: ANTHONY F. ADJIVON UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION Organic chemistry started as the chemistry of life‚ when that was thought to be different from the chemistry in the laboratory. Then it became the chemistry of carbon compounds‚ especially those found in coal. Now it is both. It is the chemistry of the compounds of carbon along with other elements
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References: 1Agrawal‚ Abhinash; Tratnyek‚ Paul‚ Reduction of Nitro Aromatic Compounds by Zero-Valent Iron Metal‚ Environ. Sci. Technol.‚ 1995‚ 30 (1)‚ pg. 153–160 http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es950211h. 2 An Introduction to Chemical Systems in the Laboratory‚ Hayden-McNeil‚ University of Illinois‚ Urbana-Champaign
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leading to an increased background in certain ranges. The table below is a list of functional groups in acetaminophen‚ the types of bonding and their respective theoretical wave numbers. Functional group Type of bonding Wave number/cm-1 Aromatic Aromatic overtone region 1840 –
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Allspice‚ also Jamaica pepper‚ sometimes pimento‚ is the unripe berry of the Pimienta dioica tree; which is dried‚ ground‚ and used as a seasoning. Its name comes from its flavor‚ which is reminiscent of many spices‚ including cinnamon‚ cloves‚ and nutmeg‚ with a peppery flavor.It is the primary spice in the Jamaican Jerk Spice blend. Anise is both a vegetable and a spice.As a spice‚ the dried seeds are ground for use. Anise smells somewhat like star anise‚ fennel and liquorice. Anise is a strong
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Terminal Report Synergy of Selected Herbs as Healing Cream Dorris N. Gatus Agnes P. Valenzuela Chapter I Background of the Study Rationale Various industries are now searching into some of alternative‚ more natural and environmentally friendly anti-microbial‚ anti- fungal‚ antibiotics and anti- oxidants. Herbs have properties which make them now useful and effective as food ingredient and antidote for varied sickness and illness. They show wide disparity in therapeutic values. Their
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In the Name of God Biotechnology MSc. Seminar: Current issues in production of Shikimic Acid‚ intermediate for the production of Oseltamivir‚ the Avian Flu drug Supervised by: Dr. Reza Yegani Dr. Mohammad Hossein Sarrafzadeh Mr. Habibollah Ramezanzade by: Kaveh Yazdifard Presented on: 1385/10/3 Contents Acknowledgement Introduction Shikimic Acid & its Natural Properties Derivatives of Shikimic Acid Avian Flu Sickness‚ Medications Oseltamivir and Shikimic Acid’s Role
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Herbal Medicine‚ sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine‚ is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal‚ aromatic or savoury qualities. Herb plants produce and contain a variety of chemical substances that act upon the body. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history. It was an integral part of the development of modern
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reactions that produce folic acid which acts as a coenzyme in the synthesis of purine‚ pyrimidine and other amino acids. In part C‚ Fluorene was dissolved in three solvents. Fluorene(C13H10) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It forms white crystals that exhibit a characteristic‚ aromatic odor similar to that of naphthalene. It is combustible. It has a violet fluorescence‚ hence its name. For commercial purposes it is obtained from coal tar. Results: In part A‚ .30g of impure Sulfanilamide was
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endodermis or the seed coat. Suberin is a complex biopolymer made of cross-linked poly(aliphatic) and poly(aromatic) domains (reviewed in refs. 1–5). The aliphatic domain (aliphatic suberin) consists of a glycerol-based fatty acid derived polyester that‚ on trans-esterification‚ releases small amounts of p-hydroxycinnamic acid (mainly ferulic) together with aliphatic monomers and glycerol.6 The aromatic domain is a lignin-like polymer of oxydatively cross-linked phenolics.7 Generally‚ but not always‚ suberin
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Bromination Solo Experiment 3 – Individual Lab Report (Save as pdf and submit‚ due by 12:00 NOON one week after experiment) Last Name: First Name: TA Name: Date Lab Performed: Date Lab Submitted: Group A‚ B‚ or C: Comments for Grading TA: (Please indicate if you performed the lab on a day other than your regularly scheduled day and/or with a TA other than your regular TA). Page Limit: report must not exceed FIVE pages (including this page) LIMIT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY GRAPHS‚ SPECTRA
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