Tag: Echemi

Man-made chemicals have played an important role in the development of our modern society. They have revolutionised areas such as healthcare and farming and they are essential in the manufacture ...

What is chemical engineering? Chemical engineering is all about changing raw materials into useful products such as clothes, food and drink, and energy. Chemical engineers focus on processes and products ...

In addition to the desired effect, pregabalin may cause some adverse effects. Although not all of these side effects can occur, if they do, they may require medical attention.   ...

There have been two widespread events that highlight the risk of melamine toxicity. In 2007, pet food that was manufactured in China and distributed in North America was contaminated with ...

While not a cure-all, spermidine has undeniable benefits for holistic health. With effects ranging from disease protection to hair health, and applications in areas as diverse as coronavirus and fertility, ...

In China, archaeological evidence suggests that true alcohol distillation began during the Jin (1115-1234) or Southern Song (1127-1279) dynasties. A still dating back to the 12th century was discovered at ...

What is it? Propanediol (CH8O2) is commonly used as a solvent enhancer in topical, oral and injection drugs. It is used as a vitamin stabilizer and as a co-solvent miscible ...

Cyclohexanone is an organic compound with the molecular formula (CH2)5CO. The molecule consists of a six-carbon ring molecule with a ketone functional group. The smell of the colorless oil is ...

Used as a solvent Acetic acid is an excellent polar protic solvent. It is often used as a solvent for recrystallization to purify organic compounds. Acetic acid is used as ...

Andrew Moore is honorary Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University   Paracetamol has been around for more than 50 years. It is safe, and many guidelines recommend it as the ...