Structure and uses of Saccharin
by Structure: IUPAC Name: 2H-1λ6,2-benzothiazol-1,1,3-trione Molecular Formula: C7H5NO3S Properties: Uses: 1. Food and Beverages: Saccharin is commonly used as a low-calorie artificial sweetener in various food …
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Tissue level of organization
Tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body. These cells are often organized into layers …
Structure and uses of BHC (Benzene Hexachloride)
Structure: Its IUPAC name is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane. Its molecular formula is C6H6 Cl6. Properties: BHC is a white, crystalline solid with no water solubility and is …
Structure and Uses of DDT (DiChloro Diphenyl Trichloro Ethane)
DDT, or Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane, has a molecular formula of C14H9Cl5. The structure of DDT can be represented as follows: Structure: The IUPAC name of …
Substituents and Effect of Substituents on Reactivity of Benzene
Substituents An atom or group of atoms takes the place of another atom or group or occupies a specified molecule position. Substitution in Monosubstituted Benzene: …
Orientation of mono-substituted benzene compounds towards electrophilic substitution reaction
Theory of orientation: Orientation or directive effect can be explained by studying all the possible resonance structures of the sigma complex formed due to the …
Friedel Crafts acylation: Reaction Mechanism and limitation
The Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction involves adding an acyl group to an aromatic ring. Typically, this is done by employing an acid chloride (R-(C=O)-Cl) and a …
Friedel-Crafts Alkylation: Reactivity, Limitations
Reactivity: Friedel-Crafts alkylation is a powerful method for introducing alkyl groups onto aromatic rings. The reaction involves the electrophilic substitution of a hydrogen atom on …
Sulfonation of Benzene
Sulfonation of benzene involves heating benzene with fuming sulfuric acid (H2SO4 + SO3) to yield benzenesulfonic acid. This reaction is reversible in nature. Here is …
Nitration of Benzene
The nitration of benzene is a chemical process where benzene undergoes a reaction with concentrated nitric acid at temperatures ranging from 323 to 333 K, …