Chlormequat is an organic compound with the formula ClCH2CH2N(CH3)+3 that is used as a plant growth regulator. It is typically sold as the chloride salt, chlormequat chloride (C5H13Cl2N), a colorless hygroscopic crystalline substance that is soluble in water and ethanol. It is an alkylating agent and a quaternary ammonium salt. Chlormequat is one of the onium-type growth regulators. Chlormequat has been called the "most important inhibitor of gibberellin biosynthesis." As such, it inhibits cell elongation, resulting in thicker stalks, which are sturdier, facilitating harvesting of cereal crops. It can also be used as an adjuvant for herbicides by retarding their oxidative disposal by plants. This is due to cytochrome P450-inhibition. (Wikipedia).
Ethyl Chloroacetate a Deadly Precursor to Many Pharmaceuticals
In this video ethyl chloroacetate which is a precursor to many pharmaceuticals will be prepared. We will make it by doing an esterification reaction involving chloroacetic acid, ethanol, sulfuric acid and a lot of patience. Ethyl chloroacetate is a toxic liquid used to make chloroacetamide
From playlist Organic Chemistry
Make p-chlorobenzyl chloride (from para-chlorotoluene) 3rd step in making pyrimethamine
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Making Chloral, a Precursor to Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides #100
In this video we are going to make chloral. Chloral is a precursor to many pharmaceuticals like chloral hydrate (which we ironically made our chloral from) and for many pesticides. In a future video I will also show you how to make chloral hydrate from scratch. If you want to see that make
From playlist Organic Chemistry
How to make Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
Note: It is much cheaper to just buy CaOH2. This video is more for informational purposes if you don't want to buy it. It is extremely cheap stuff to buy. ------------------------------------------- In this video we will make calcium hydroxide. I am producing this to use in a future vid
From playlist Syntheses and Demonstrations
Making Triphenylarsine with Arsenic Metal
Support my channel with patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chemiolis In this video I am having my first attempt at organoarsenic chemistry. I bought an ampoule of arsenic metal which I chlorinated to arsenic(III)chloride using chlorine produced from pool chlorine tablets. I then used this t
From playlist Heavy Metal Chemistry
Make Chlorotoluene (mixture of isomers) 1st step in making Pyrimethamine
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Making Chloroacetamide a Precursor to Many Pharmaceuticals
In tthis video we are going to make some 2-chloroacetamide via the aminolysis of ethyl chloroacetate. Chloroacetamide is a precursor to pharmaceuticals. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thyzoid Discord: https://discord.gg/UrjAt44HWH (Let me know if the discord link does not work) Instagra
From playlist Organic Chemistry
The Secret Behind a Strange Stimulant
This is an investigation into why 8-chlorotheophylline is present as a stimulant in Gravol anti-nausea medication. A huge thanks to tay and yuyuhakase from the Discord! Support the Channel on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thatchemist Join the Community Discord! - https://discord.gg/t
From playlist Remarkable Chemistry
Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen, more commonly known by brand names such as Tylenol, is not a true NSAID, as it does not have anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is commonly discussed alongside NSAIDs as it has similar antipyretic and analgesic properties. Although its mechanism of action is not well-
From playlist Pharmacology
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