Monthly Archives: July 2013

Some questions and answers about Acetone (part one)

1. What are the most important things to know about acetone in an emergency? Emergency Overview: Clear colourless volatile liquid. Sweet odour. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR. Distant ignition and flashback are possible. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. IRRITANT. Causes … Continue reading

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Using Orthoboric acid

Orthoboric acid is one of the oldest inorganic compounds known to mankind in treating pests. Mined from the Mojave Desert in California it is nature’s proven long-term treatment in eliminating Cockroaches, Palmetto bugs, Water bugs, Ants, Silverfish, Carpenter Ants, and … Continue reading

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How to make Sodium carbonate by yourself

Sodium carbonate, the common names are soda, soda ash and washing soda. Life often also referred to as “base.” The chemical formula is Na2CO3, under ordinary circumstances as a white powder, it is a strong electrolyte. Density of Sodium carbonate … Continue reading

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Some matters need attention about Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim (INN) is a bacteriostatic antibiotic mainly used in the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections. It belongs to the class of chemotherapeutic agents known as dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors. Trimethoprim was formerly marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under trade names including … Continue reading

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What is Povidone?

Povidone is a solution that is used prior to surgery to sterilize the site of incision. Povidone itself is used to disperse or suspend a compound. Povidone is completely soluble in cold and mild-warm water, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, polyethylene … Continue reading

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How to use Benzyl benzoate safety!!

Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid, with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. Its CAS NO is 120-51-4. This easily prepared compound with a mild balsamic odor has a variety of uses. But you should read this article … Continue reading

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What is L-Phenylalanine?

L-Phenylalanine (abbreviation Phe or F) is an a-amino acid that is structurally related to epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine and tyrosine. The cas no is 63-91-2. L-Phenylalanine is found naturally in the breast milk of mammals. L-Phenylalanine is found in many high … Continue reading

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What is Sodium acetate used for?

Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc, also sodium ethanoate, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. ItsĀ  CAS NO is 127-09-3.This colourless salt has a wide range of uses. Sodium acetate is a common chemical that has a wide variety … Continue reading

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Danger! The Oxalic acid dihydrate.

Oxalic acid is an organic compound with the formula H2C2O4. It is a colorless crystalline solid that dissolves in water to give colorless solutions. It is classified as a dicarboxylic acid. In terms of acid strength, it is much stronger … Continue reading

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Something about Simvastatin

Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic drug used with exercise, diet, and weight-loss to control elevated cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. It is a member of the statin class of pharmaceuticals. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivative of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. The … Continue reading

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