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It's hard to make because it is made from the bark of a certain tree, and those trees are hard to find. I'm not exactly sure how it's made- but I know that it doesn't come easily.

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How many functional groups are there in Taxol?

There are several functional groups in Taxol, including ester, benzene ring, hydroxyl, and amide groups.


What chemical makes the Pacific Yew Tree resistant to diseases and insects?

Taxol, a chemical compound found in the bark of the Pacific Yew Tree (Taxus brevifolia), is responsible for its resistance to diseases and insects. Taxol has been found to possess antifungal and insecticidal properties, making the tree less susceptible to certain pests and pathogens.


Can you use soaps and synthetic detergents to check the hardness of water?

Yes, you can use soaps and synthetic detergents to check the hardness of water. Hard water forms insoluble scum when mixed with soap, while soft water produces lather easily. If soap forms scum rather than lather, the water is likely hard.


What are the advantages of synthetic detergents over soap?

The advantages of synthetic detergents over soaps are :Synthetic detergents can be used even in case of hard water whereas soaps fail to do so. Unlike soaps, detergents do not form insoluble calcium and magnesium salts in hard water. They give lather in hard water also.Synthetic detergents can be used in the acidic medium while soaps fail to do so because of their hydrolysis to free acids.Synthetic detergents are soluble in water and hence form more lather than soaps.Synthetic detergents have a better cleansing action than soaps.Detergents do not cause irritation to the skin while soaps have this problem.


What is the name of the hard dentine substance used to make wide variety of items before the manufacture of plastics?

The hard dentine substance used before the manufacture of plastics is called Bakelite. It was the first synthetic plastic created in 1907 by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland and was used for a wide variety of items such as electrical insulators, telephones, and jewelry.

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What is the original source of taxol?

Pacific yews, it is a very slow growing tree.


Where was taxol discovered?

Taxol was first discovered in Taxus brevifolia Nutt in 1971.


What phylum was taxol originally found?

Confirerophyta is the phylum where taxol was originally found.


Where was taxol first discoved?

Taxol was first discovered in Taxus brevifolia Nutt in 1971.


What plant is the source of taxol and what is the function of taxol in this plant?

Taxol is derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, scientifically known as Taxus brevifolia. In the plant, taxol functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores and pathogens by stabilizing the microtubules, thereby inhibiting cell division. This property is what makes taxol valuable in medicine, especially for its use in cancer treatment.


What Philippine plant contains taxol?

Taxol is a chemical substance derived from a yew tree of the pacific coast.


How many functional groups are there in Taxol?

There are several functional groups in Taxol, including ester, benzene ring, hydroxyl, and amide groups.


Where is the drug Taxol is now made?

The place where taxol is now made is Germany. It was originally made from the Pacific yew but later was made synthetically.


Does havoline make synthetic oil?

Yes, they make a full synthetic and a synthetic blend.


What are chemical processes used to make taxol?

Two processes exist:- extraction from bark of the Pacific yew tree- biosynthesis


What plants are used in taxol-the medicine?

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What was the original source of the chemotherapy drug Taxol paclitaxel?

The chemotherapy drug Taxol, or paclitaxel, was originally derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). Discovered in the 1960s, it was found to have significant anti-cancer properties, particularly effective against ovarian and breast cancers. The extraction process from the yew tree was initially complex and unsustainable, leading to the development of semi-synthetic methods for production.