A catalyst is a substance which alters or accelerates the rate of any chemical reaction without itself undergoing any change. Normally a catalyst is used in smaller amounts compared to the reactants or participants in the reaction. Lindlar catalyst is a heterogenous catalyst that consists of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate and treated with various [...]

Lucas reagent is a solution of anhydrous zinc chloride (Lewis acid) in concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is used as a reagent to test alcohols and classify them in accordance to their reactivity. The reaction is a substitution reaction where the chloride of the zinc chloride gets replaced by the hydroxyl group of the alcohol. The [...]

Alprenolol is a non-selective beta (β)-locker and a 5-HT1A receptor antagonist. This drug is used for treating angina pectoris-chest pain caused by ischemia. It is also known as Alfeprol, Alpheprol, and Alprenololum. The AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Company no longer markets this drug; however, it is still available at other pharmaceutical companies.

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 [...]

Amifostine is a cytoprotective drug which is used for minimizing the side effects of radiation treatment as well as certain chemotherapic agents. The drug is also referred to as an antineoplastic adjunct and a chemoprotectant. Amifostine Identification CAS Number: 20537-88-6 PubChem Compound ID: CID 2141 PubChem Substance ID: 46505305 ChemSpider Reference Number: 2056 ChEBI: CHEBI:2636 [...]

Acetanilide is a white solid organic compound mainly used in organic synthesis. Other names of this compound include N-phenylacetamide, acetanilide and acetanil. It was formerly used for treating fever and headache and was known by its brand name Antifebrin. Acetanilide Identification CAS number: 103-84-4 ChemSpider: 880 UNII: SP86R356CC EC-number: 203-150-7 KEGG: C07565 ChEBI: CHEBI: 28884 [...]

Adrenochrome is a pigment which can be obtained by oxidation of adrenalin (epinephrine). The anti-hemorrhagic derivative Carbazochrome is used as a hemostatic medication. Adrenochrome Identification CAS number: 54-06-8 PubChem: 5898 ChemSpider: 5687

Acepromazine is a derivative of Phenothiazine with antipsychotic properties. It is mainly used as an antiemetic and sedative for animals. It works as an effective tranquilizer. Its standard pharmaceutical preparation is called Acepromazine Maleate which is broadly used on cats, dogs and horses. The drug is also known by other names like ACP and Ace. [...]

Allylamine is a liquid and stable organic compound. It is the simplest unsaturated Amine. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) named this compound as 3-Amino-prop-1-ene. Allylamine Identification CAS number: 107-11-9 ChemSpider: 13835977 UNII: 48G762T011 ChEMBL: CHEMBL57286 Producing Allylamine Allyl Chloride is treated with Ammonia in order to produce this substance. This treatment [...]

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