Definition Phenols are organic compounds consisting of aromatics bearing one or more hydroxyl groups (Ar-OH). The simplest representative is phenol: this in contrast to alcohols, which are bonded to an aliphatic radical. For example, benzyl alcohol is an alcohol and not a phenol. Nomenclature The names of phenols are formed with the suffix –phenol, e.g., … Phenols
Products Microcrystalline wax is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Structure and properties Microcrystalline wax is a purified mixture of solid, saturated, predominantly branched hydrocarbons. It is a petroleum product with a fine crystal structure. Different grades exist, with melting points ranging from about 60 to 100°C. Microcrystalline wax is lipophilic … Microcrystalline Wax
Products Numerous active ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients are present in drugs as salts. They are also present in dietary supplements, in foods, medical devices and cosmetics. Various salts are available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure Salts consist of positively and negatively charged atoms or compounds, that is, cations and anions. Together they … Salts
