Definition Alcohols are a group of organic compounds with the general chemical structure R-OH. The hydroxyl group (OH) is attached to an aliphatic carbon atom. Aromatic alcohols are called phenols. They are a separate group of substances. Alcohols can be obtained as derivatives of water (H 2 O) in which a hydrogen atom has been … Alcohols
Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant
Products Flavoring substances are contained in numerous medicinal products, in medical devices, cosmetics, luxury foods and foodstuffs as excipients or additives. They are available from specialized suppliers in specialized stores. Structure and properties Flavoring substances are mixtures of substances or defined molecules such as vanillin or menthol. They can have a natural (e.g., plant, animal, … Flavorings
Products Salicylic acid is available in combination with other active ingredients in a number of externally applied medicines. It is also contained in numerous extemporaneous preparations that must be prepared for customers in a pharmacy. Corresponding manufacturing instructions can be found, for example, in the DMS (e.g., salicylaseline). Structure and properties Salicylic acid or -hydroxybenzoic … Salicylic Acid
Definition The best-known representative of the aromatics is benzene (benzenes), which consists of six carbon atoms arranged in a ring with angles of 120°. Benzene is usually drawn like a cylcoalkene, each with three alternating single and double bonds. However, benzene and the other aromatics do not belong to the alkenes and behave chemically differently. … Aromatics
