xanthogenic (Meaning)

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xanthogenic (a.)

Producing a yellow color or compound; xanthic. See Xanthic acid, under Xanthic.

Synonyms & Antonyms of xanthogenic

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xanthogenic Sentence Examples

  1. The xanthogenic group, a derivative of dithiocarbonic acid, plays a crucial role in various organic reactions.
  2. Xanthic acid, containing the xanthogenic group, is an effective precursor for the preparation of xanthates.
  3. Xanthogenic esters, derived from xanthogenic acid, exhibit high reactivity due to the labile nature of the S-C bond.
  4. In the viscose process, cellulose is treated with xanthogenic acid to form cellulose xanthate, the primary raw material for rayon fibers.
  5. The xanthogenic group's electron-withdrawing properties contribute to its high reactivity and stability.
  6. The formation of xanthogenic acid involves the reaction of carbon disulfide with an alcohol or phenol.
  7. Xanthogenic acid's acidity is attributed to the presence of the labile hydrogen atom attached to the sulfur atom.
  8. The xanthogenic group finds application in metallurgy, particularly in copper extraction through froth flotation methods.
  9. Xanthic acid derivatives have been investigated for their antimicrobial and antifungal activity.
  10. The xanthogenic group's ability to form stable complexes with metal ions makes it a promising ligand in coordination chemistry.

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Producing a yellow color or compound; xanthic. See Xanthic acid, under Xanthic.

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The xanthogenic group, a derivative of dithiocarbonic acid, plays a crucial role in various organic reactions.

Xanthic acid, containing the xanthogenic group, is an effective precursor for the preparation of xanthates.

Xanthogenic esters, derived from xanthogenic acid, exhibit high reactivity due to the labile nature of the S-C bond.

In the viscose process, cellulose is treated with xanthogenic acid to form cellulose xanthate, the primary raw material for rayon fibers.