Common Name
A common name of a compound is a non-systematic, traditional, or trivial name often derived from its source, historical use, or physical properties rather than its chemical structure. Unlike systematic (IUPAC) names, common names are frequently used in daily life, industry, or commerce for convenience.
For example, Water (H2O) instead of dihydrogen monoxide,or salt for sodium chloride (NaCL).
Zinc Phosphide
Zinc phosphide is added to rodent baits as pastes. The zinc phosphide on contact with gastric acid or water generates phosphine gas (PH3) which is absorbed in the blood through …
Read MoreOverdose of Antipsychotic Agents
Pharmacology of antipsychotics Because clinical toxicity is often the result of exaggerated pharmacological activity, knowledge of an antipsychotic’s relative receptor binding can be used to predict adverse effects after therapeutic …
Read MoreCarbamazepine
Carbamazepine is an iminostilbene derivative that is structurally similar to tricyclic antidepressants. Carbamazepine was first indicated for trigeminal neuralgia and later found to be effective against simple partial seizures and …
Read More2,4 D Amine salt
2,4-D formulations include esters, acids, and several salts, which vary to a lesser extent in toxicity. The dimethyl-amine salt (DMA) and 2-ethylhexyl ester (EHE) forms account for approximately 90-95% of …
Read MoreAlpha-cypermethrin
Alpha-cypermethrin is an active pyrethroid of many insecticides. It is available in the market as emulsifiable concentrate, ultra-low-volume formulation, suspension concentrate or mixed with other insecticides. The alpha C isomers …
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