Succinic acid, also known as butanedioic acid, is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C4H6O4. It is a colorless crystalline solid with a sour taste and is soluble in water. Succinic acid occurs naturally in various plants and animal tissues, as well as in some microorganisms. It is an intermediate in several metabolic pathways … Read more
A scientist named Lewis gave the electron dot structure of molecules which are helpful in better understanding of the bonding and non-bonding electrons present in a molecule. Water, one of the Earth’s major constituents, has the molecular formula H2O. A molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom that … Read more
Aluminium sulfide is a chemical compound with the formula Al₂S₃. This colorless species has an interesting structural chemistry, existing in several forms. The material is sensitive to moisture, hydrolyzing to hydrated aluminum oxides/hydroxides. This can begin when the sulfide is exposed to the atmosphere. Properties Property Description Chemical Formula Al2S3 Molecular Weight Approximately 150.16 g/mol … Read more
Trinitrosotrimethylenetriamine, also known as RDX, is an explosive compound with the molecular formula C3H6N6O6. It is a white crystalline solid. It is commonly used in military and industrial applications because of its high explosive power. RDX is known for its high detonation velocity and sensitivity to heat, shock, and friction. RDX is produced by reacting … Read more
Pyrrolidine, also known as tetrahydropyrrole, is an organic compound with the molecular formula (CH2)4NH. It is a cyclic secondary amine, also classified as a saturated heterocycle. It is a colourless liquid that is miscible with water and most organic solvents. It has a characteristic odor that has been described as “ammoniacal, fishy, shellfish-like”. In addition to pyrrolidine itself, many substituted … Read more
Phenetole, also known as ethoxybenzene, is an aromatic ether commonly used as a solvent and as a precursor in organic synthesis. It can be prepared via Williamson ether synthesis, which involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with a primary alkyl halide or sulfate ester. Here’s a simplified outline of the preparation of phenetole using … Read more
A flame is a combination of burning gases giving out heat and light. The Bunsen burner produces two different types of flame: Luminous flame Non-luminous flame The Bunsen burner consists of a metal tube on a base with a gas inlet at the lower end of the tube, which may have an adjusting valve; openings … Read more
What Is Tollens’ Test? Tollens’ test also referred to as silver-mirror test is a qualitative laboratory test used to distinguish between aldehyde and ketone. The test is named after a German chemist, Bernard Tollens who discovered the test. The test involves use of Tollens’ reagent which must be prepared immediately prior to its use as … Read more
What Is Lead Sulfide Test? Lead sulfide test also referred to as lead acetate test is a biochemical test for the detection of amino acids like cysteine and cystine. The test is a specific test for the detection of amino acids containing sulfur, S-S group in cysteine and S-H group in cysteine. It is important … Read more