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Condensation Reagent

Condensation Reagent

General Characteristics Esters and amides (peptides) can be obtained by condensing carboxylic acids with alcohols and amines under strongly acidic conditions (Fischer method). However, epimerization ...

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What is DOI?

What is DOI?

You have probably seen the above number written in the corner of a paper at least once. This is a code called DOI (Digital Object Identifier). What is DOI? A DOI is a code that corresponds to ...

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O-Demethylation

O-Demethylation

Conversion of a methoxy group to a hydroxy group is sometimes a rather difficult task. The methyl group (alkyl group) is too stable to call it a protecting group, but synthesis from inexpensive ...

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