However, unlike the vitalist definition, organic compounds do not have to be derived from a living organism, but can be synthesized in the lab. For example, nylon, a useful and popular polymer, is a synthetically manufactured organic compound. From simple carbon chains, called alkanes, saturated...
“What is a Volatile Organic Compound?” The What is a Volatile Organic Compound guide which can be downloaded below provides the reader with an in-depth balance of knowledge outlining what a VOC is and the common environments in which you are most likely to come into contact/exposed to thes...
Sodium chloride is an ionic compound, but what is an ionic compound? Ionic compounds are a type of chemical compound where the oppositely-charged ions of a metal and a nonmetal are attracted to each other to form an ionic bond. The compound formed from the bonded ions will have very ...
Phenol is a common organic compound, also known as hydroxybenzene or phenol alcohol. Its chemical formula is C6H5OH, structural formula is C6H5-OH. Phenol is a white solid with a pungent odor and is readily soluble in water and many organic solvents.
Regulations by the International Maritime Organization for Volatile Organic Compounds: As regulating VOC emissions are necessary both for environmental protection and to mitigate light end product losses, IMO published MEPC.1/Circ.860 (27 July 2009) which is a supplement to resolution MEPC.185(89)...
Caffeic acid (CA, 3,4-dihydroxy-cinnamic acid) is an organic compound that is classified as a hydroxycinnamic acid. This yellow solid consists of both phenolic and acrylic functional groups, and it is found in most fruit, e.g., kiwis [1]. Caffeic acid is a type of polyphenol, a class...
Phospholipids are the main component of the cell, or plasma, membrane. The cell membrane is important because it creates a thin, flexible barrier between the cell and the environment that is semi-permeable, only allowing certain molecules in and out....
Aromatic Compounds follow the Hackle's rule according to which a ring is aromatic if it has the property called planarity, delocalization of the π electrons in the ring and there should be (4n+2)π (where n is a whole number) electrons present in the ring....
Product Description Xylene is an organic compound with molecular formula of C8H10. It is a colorless transparent liquid. It is the product of two hydrogen substituted by methyl on the benzene ring. There are three isomers: O, m and P. in industry, xylene refers to the...
A compound is another term for a molecule. A molecule consists of two or more atoms (elements) that are bound together by either a covalent or an ionic bond. PurityThe purity of a compound can be examined using different chemical techniques. Examples may include thin layer chromatography or ...