Phenoxy Herbicides: Production, Uses and Toxicology
During World War II, research on chlorinated phenoxy compounds led to the discovery of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) as a selective herbicide. This discovery revolutionized weed
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During World War II, research on chlorinated phenoxy compounds led to the discovery of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) as a selective herbicide. This discovery revolutionized weed
Chloroamines are nitrogen-containing compounds, either inorganic or organic, where one or more chlorine atoms are directly attached to a nitrogen atom. Monochloroamine (NH2Cl), discovered in
cellulose acetate fibers are a type of synthetic fiber derived from cellulose. They are one of the earliest synthetic fibers ever developed and were once
Indole, also known as 1-benzo[b]pyrrole, is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound that has a bicyclic structure (a benzene fused to a pyrrole) with the chemical
Coumarin, also known as 2H-1-benzopyran-2-one or 1,2-benzopyrone, is a natural aromatic lactone with the chemical formula C9H6O2. It is a colorless crystalline solid with a
Cyclohexanone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H10O. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with an odor similar to that of
In chemistry, acetylation is an organic reaction in which an acetyl group (CH3CO-) is introduced into a molecule. This reaction typically involves the use of
Caprolactam, the key ingredient in Nylon-6, can be produced by several routes. The most common method is the convertion of cyclohexanone to cyclohexanone oxime by
Acetylene is produced by several methods: calcium carbide reaction, partial combustion of hydrocarbons, electric arc processes, thermal cracking with heat carriers and as byproduct of