Synthesis of Isopentyl Acetate (Banana Oil) Using a Fischer Esterification Reaction Zhenshu Wang (Stan) TA: Aaron League September 23‚ 2012 Purpose: The purpose of the experiment was to perform the acid-catalyzed Fischer Esterification of acetic acid and isopentyl alcohol to form isopentyl acetate‚ or banana oil‚ which is used in flavor industries. The equilibrium of the reaction was changed by adding an excess amount of acetic acid. The reaction was refluxed and product was purified by extraction
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Schubert: Serenade lyrics He who believeth in Ja shall not be condemned But he that believeth not is condemned already Only because he has not believed In the name of the only begotten son‚ my Lord For he so feared the world he left his only begotten son To shed his blood show that pain is love But I wont cry ’cause I live to die Wit my mind on my money and my guns to the sky For he so feared the world he left his only begotten son To shed his blood‚ show that pain is love But I wont
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Nat Turner was a highly intelligent African American. Even as a young boy his family‚ masters‚ and others noticed his talents. Turner believed he was unfit to be a slave and that he was a profit due to the fact that he taught himself how to read‚ the mark on his head and chest and finally the revelation instructing him to seek the kingdom of Heaven. He took these as signs to become a leader and end slavery in Virginia. Nat Turner’s rebellion was believed to be one of the largest slave rebellions
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The war between detergent giants Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Procter & Gamble (P&G) continues. [pic] This ad is special as it is plain stupid. However‚ a recent ad on TV takes a direct dig on the competitor’s product which is not something that has been seen on the Indi-Ad scene. The indirect references in ads have been in plenty but never ever I have seen such a direct attack. If you are familiar with Tide ads‚ their USP has been to highlight the superior technology which make the clothes more
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Case Study 5: Chiquita Sticks Its Bananas Out 1. ON ETHICS: Why has Chiquita chosen to be proactive along a number of CSR dimensions? Chiquita was proactive to a number of CSR dimensions in order to build strong relationships with local farmers‚ environmental organizations and communities. The history of Chiquita has involved several negative issues of the company implementing improper behavior toward employees and the farming community. In hopes to correct this bad reputation‚ Chiquita conducted
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realized that we should save more trees. To save more trees‚ we can use fruit peelings like the peelings of Lacatan and Saba to make handmade paper and if we use fruit peelings we do not just save trees but we also help reduce wastes. Statement of the Problem This study will compare Lacatan Banana (Musa acuminata) and Saba (Musa acuminate x Musa balbisiana) as a Component of Handmade Paper. 1. Which is much banana is much better to use as a component of handmade paper? 2. Will this study help
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W1T 3JH‚ UK International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Publication details‚ including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tags20 Perceptions and outlook on intercropping coffee with banana as an opportunity for smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda Laurence Jassogne Philippe V. Baret a a a b ‚ Piet J.A. van Asten ‚ Ibrahim Wanyama & b b Earth and Life Institute‚ Université catholique de Louvain‚ Croix du Sud‚ 2L7.05.14
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Length Research Article INVESTIGATING THE DETERMINANTS OF GHANA’S AGRICULTURAL EXPORTSPERFORMANCE: FOCUS ON BANANA‚ COFFEE ANDRUBBER *Boansi David Department of Economic and Technological Change‚ Center for Development Research (ZEF)‚ Bonn‚ Germany ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article History: Following recent decline for performance of Ghana in rubber exports‚ failure of the banana subsector to achieve competitiveness in exports in spite of the prospects reflected so far‚ and a generally
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This watershed is now being threatened by expanding vegetable farms‚ creeping banana and pineapple plantations‚ illegal logging and other deleterious undertakings. A portion of the Mt. Talomo-Lipadas watershed‚ some 530 hectares inside the Mt. Apo Natural Park‚ has already been denuded (DCWD). Mt. Talomo-Lipadas watershed‚ the primary source of water in Davao City‚ is now in danger of expansion and encroachment of banana plantations in its protected area‚ especially at the foot slopes of Mt. Apo and
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Waste banana plant (Musa sp.) Trunks as an Alternative source of pulp for paper making Introduction Background of the study Edible Banana (Musa sp.) the plant is a gigantic herb that springs from an underground stem‚ or rhizome‚ to form a false trunk 3–6 meters (10–20 feet) high (Encyclopedia Britannica‚ 2006). Bananas cannot be grown anywhere because they are very sensitive to strong winds‚ hence‚ if planted on open areas‚ one must use windbreakers for the banana plant not to be harmed
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