Alcohol Definition and 155 Threads

  1. M

    Reoxidation of TPAP by NMO After Oxidation of Alcohol

    Hi, Denis is my name. Study chemistry in Germany. Have to know the mechanism of the reoxidation to TPAP by NMO after TPAP has oxidized an alcohol. Could you help me? Thx, Denis
  2. ShawnD

    Why is ethanol the only drinkable alcohol?

    People can drink ethanol and not have a problem, but other alcohols like methanol and propanol are very poisonous; why is that?
  3. Jeebus

    Alcohol Enzyme Reactions: High or Low?

    I was just wondering, and it probably isn't a great, extreme complex question - But does alcohol contain a high or low enzyme reaction rate activity? I know that amylase is not a starch because it comes out negative for Iodine; I know that amylase is not a sugar because it tests negative for...
  4. E

    What are the effects of alcohol on the brain?

    If you'd be kind enough to answer my qeustion, thanks. I'd like know what are the effects of alcohol on the brain? Permanent and temporary
  5. Monique

    How effective is alcohol as a disinfectant for inactivating viruses?

    From the CDC website: During this 10-day period, all members of the household with a SARS patient should carefully follow recommendations for hand hygiene, such as frequent hand washing or the use of alcohol-based hand rubs. In the lab we always have to clean the surfaces to inactivate any...