Lemon balm, scientifically named Melissa officinalis, belongs to the mint family and is a perennial herb. Originally from south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central […]
The blackcurrant, or Ribes nigrum, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Grossulariaceae family, cultivated for its nutritious berries. Originating from the temperate regions of central […]
Tropolone is depicted as a soluble, pale yellow solid in organic solvents with a chemical formula C7H5(OH)O. Researchers have been intrigued by its unique electronic structure […]
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a compound derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, constituting a viscous pale yellow solution. It serves as a surfactant widely employed in […]
Azulene, an aromatic organic compound, stands as an isomer of naphthalene, with a distinct characteristic – it is dark blue in colour, unlike the colourless naphthalene. […]
Alginic acid, also known as algin, is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in brown algae. When it comes into contact with water, it exhibits hydrophilic properties […]
Mandelic acid, classified as an aromatic alpha hydroxy acid, presents as a white crystalline solid that dissolves in both water and polar organic solvents. This compound […]
Arginine, an amino acid, was initially identified in 1886 from yellow lupin seedlings by German chemist Ernst Schulze and his assistant Ernst Steiger. Its name originates […]