By Bruce Anderson, Ann de Peyster, Shayne C. Gad, P.J. Bert Hakkinen, Michael Kamrin, Betty Locey, Harihara M. Mehendale, Carey Pope, Lee Shugart, Philip Wexler
The second one variation of the Encyclopedia of Toxicology maintains its complete survey of toxicology. This new version keeps to give entries dedicated to key innovations and particular chemical compounds. there was a rise in entries dedicated to foreign enterprises and recognized toxic-related incidents equivalent to Love Canal and Chernobyl. besides the conventional scientifically dependent entries, new articles specialise in the societal implications of toxicological wisdom together with environmental crimes, chemical and organic conflict in precedent days, and a background of the U.S. environmental stream.
With greater than 1150 entries, this moment version has been elevated in size, breadth and intensity, and gives an intensive evaluate of the numerous aspects of toxicology.
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*Second variation has been multiplied to four volumes
*Encyclopedic A-Z association of chemical substances and all middle components of the technological know-how of toxicology
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The solvency has led to widespread uses in industry including applications in cryoscopy, soldering, and the textile industry. The neutral and amphoteric characteristics allow its use as an antacid in the lacquer, explosives, and cosmetics industries. Its hygroscopic properties make it useful as a plasticizer in coatings, fixtures, cloth, and leather, and as a humectant for paper. It is also a raw material in organic synthesis of methylamine and thioacetamide and as an intermediate in preparation of medicines, insecticides, and plastics.
REPRESENTATIVE CHEMICALS: Benazepril, Lotensins; Capropril, Capotens; Enalapril, Vasotecs; Enalaprilat, Vasotec IVs; Fosinopril, Monoprils; Lisinopril, Prinivils; Zestrils; Quinapril, Accuprils; Ramipril, Altaces CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE REGISTRY NUMBERS: CAS 86541-75-5; CAS 62571-86-2; CAS 7584773-3; CAS 84680-54-6; CAS 888 89-14-9; CAS 76547-98-3; CAS 85441-61-8; CAS 87333-19-5 CHEMICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL/OTHER CLASS: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors * CHEMICAL FORMULAS: Benazepril, C24H28N2O5; Captopril, C9H15NO3S; Enalapril, C20H28N205; Enalaprilat, C18H24N2O5 Á 2H2O; Fosinopril, C30H46NO7P; Lisinopril, C21H31N3O5 Á 2H2O; Quinapril, C25H30N2O5; Ramipril, C23H32N2O5 Uses Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used in the management of hypertension and congestive heart failure.
3. Harris J, Perwak J, and Coons S (1985) Government Reports, Announcements & Index Issue 21. Exposure and Risk Assessment for Benzo(a)pyrene and Other Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, vol. 1. Health & Welfare Canada (1979) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Report No. 80-EHD-50. Staples CA and Werner AF (1985) Priority pollutant assessment in the USA: Scientific and regulatory implications. Toxic Substances 6(4): 186–200. US Department of Health & Human Services/Agency for Toxic Substances Disease Registry (1995) Toxicological Profile for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Update), NTIS# PB/95/264370.
