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What is the purpose of the ethanol used preparation of benzocaine?
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What is the balanced equation for the production of benzocaine from PABA aka para-aminobenzoic acid and ethanol?
PABA +ethanol --> benzocaineAcid is used as a catylsis in this reaction and the mechanism is Fischer Esterification
What is the impurity formed during the preparation of the Grignard reagent if phenyl bromide was used instead of bromobenzene?
Uses of phenyl in domestic purpose
What is ethanol use in everyday life?
ethanol is used in everyday life as eating sugar which contains ethanol.
Why is cold ethanol used instead of room termperature ethanol?
Cold ethanol is most likely used instead of room temperature ethanol in order to prevent the ethanol from evaporating. When the temperature of something decreases the molecules speed decreases as well making it less likely to evaporate.
Is grain alcohol an element compound solution or heterogeneous mixture?
The grain alcohol itself is a compound, Ethanol but, it is always found in a mixture with water, making it a solution.
Why is ethanol used in excess in the preparation of benzocaine?
to shift the reaction toward the products (Benzocaine) to counteract the imposed change excess reactants so that will lead to a higher percentage of Benzocaine. according to Le Chatelier's principle
What is the balanced equation for the production of benzocaine from PABA aka para-aminobenzoic acid and ethanol?
PABA +ethanol --> benzocaineAcid is used as a catylsis in this reaction and the mechanism is Fischer Esterification
What are some scientific facts about ethanol?
Ethanol is used for brewing, making solvents, drugs, preparation of various compounds etc...
What is a benzocaine?
A benzocaine is a local anaesthetic used as a topical pain reliever.
What is the purpose of ethanol in biology?
It's mainly used as a disinfectant and preservative.
My boyfriend used a condom with benzocaine he has been drug tested at work. how long does it stay in your blood stream?
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic, for which drug screens do not test. Benzocaine is not an addictive substance, and therefore it has not been made a controlled substance.
What is use of ethanol?
Ethanol can be used as a solvent in the manufacture of varnishes and perfumes as a preservative for biological specimens, in the preparation pf essences and flavorings, in many medicines and drugs, and as a disinfectant and in tinctures. We us ethanol in our gas. It is found in Alcoholic Beverages, but by far the largest use is as a motor fuel. It is used as a biofuel called bioethanol, and as a grain alcohol in drinks.
What is used in alcohol- methanol or ethanol?
ethanol is used in alcohol
What is the purpose of ethanol hydration in immunohistochemistry?
Its used for dehydration after the xylene process at the beginning and end of the procedure before the coverslip is placed on the slide.
What kind of alcohol is is used in beverages?
ethyl or ethanol
What is the purpose of argon gas in single silicon ingot?
Argon is used as a protective gas in the process of preparation of silicon crystals.
What are some uses for Benzocaine?
Benzocaine is an over the counter drug which is used to treat itchy skin, mouth ulcers, toothache or hemorrhoids. It is a local anesthetic and is commonly known by brand names such as Blistex, Topex or Tanac.
