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Preservation of Pharmaceutical Products Using Antimicrobial Agents

February 27, 2025October 22, 2024 by DeepakRajput

The preservation of pharmaceutical products is essential to prevent microbial contamination, degradation, and spoilage, thereby ensuring their safety, efficacy, and shelf life. Antimicrobial agents, commonly referred to as preservatives, play a key role in protecting pharmaceutical products, especially those that contain water or are prone to contamination. These preservatives inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, … Read more

Common and IUPAC Systems of Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

March 15, 2025June 10, 2024 by DeepakRajput

Nomenclature is the system of naming chemical compounds in a standardized way. Organic compounds can be named using two main systems: the common (or trivial) system and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) system. Common Nomenclature System The common system of nomenclature often uses historical or traditional names that are not systematically … Read more

Classification of Organic Compounds

March 21, 2025June 10, 2024 by DeepakRajput

Classification of Organic Compounds: Organic compounds are primarily made of carbon atoms in combination with hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and other elements. These compounds are classified based on various criteria such as the structure of the carbon chain, the presence of specific functional groups, and the nature of the carbon-carbon bonds. Here’s a detailed … Read more

Alcohols and disulfiram

March 16, 2025May 12, 2024 by DeepakRajput

Alcohols Alcohols are a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom. They are commonly used as solvents, disinfectants, antiseptics, and psychoactive substances. Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is the most widely consumed alcohol and is found in alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, … Read more