18 Questions
What is the toxic effect of Azo dyes a reason for?
Decreasing use of Azo dyes in the pharmaceutical industry
Which functional group does Benzoic Acid possess?
Carboxylic acid group
What is the primary source from which the name 'Benzoic Acid' is derived?
Gum benzoin
Who discovered the antifungal abilities of Benzoic Acid?
Salkowski
In which industry are Azo dyes widely used for dyeing purposes?
Textile industry
Which application does NOT involve the use of Azo dyes?
Calibrating a bomb calorimeter
How is benzoic acid part of Whitfield's ointment for fungal infections?
As a constituent
Which metal can catalyze the partial oxidation process of toluene to produce benzoic acid industrially?
Cobalt
How can benzoic acid be prepared from benzyl chloride?
Oxidation in the presence of alkaline KmnO4
What reaction produces equal amounts of benzoate and benzyl alcohol?
Cannizzaro reaction
What is the most common application of benzoic acid in industrial settings?
Food preservative
Which compound can increase in human urine when exposed to Toluene or Benzoic Acid?
Hippuric acid
What is the physical state of Para Red dye?
Solid
Who discovered Para Red dye?
Von Gallois and Ullrich
Why is Diazonium salt kept in an ice bath during the conversion process to para red dye?
To prevent decomposition
Which group is removed in the second step of para red dye synthesis?
Ketone group
What does the theoretical yield of Nitroacetanilide involve the addition of?
Nitric Acid
What is the classification criteria for Azo dyes?
The number of azo groups present in the structure
Explore the concept of azo dyes, their actual and theoretical yields, and their applications in various industries including pharmaceuticals. Learn about the use of azo group containing cyclized-cyanine derivatives in two-photon photodynamic therapy.
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