Chloramine-T
Chloramine-T
Chloramine-T (pronounced: klor-AM-in-T) is a chemical compound often used as a disinfectant. It is a derivative of chloramine, which is a product of ammonia and chlorine.
Etymology
The term "Chloramine-T" is derived from its chemical composition. The "chlor" refers to chlorine, "amine" refers to its ammonia derivative, and "T" stands for tosyl, which is a type of sulfonate group attached to the molecule.
Usage
Chloramine-T is widely used in various fields. In medicine, it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It is also used in water treatment processes to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. In the pharmaceutical industry, Chloramine-T is used in the synthesis of some drugs.
Related Terms
- Disinfectant: A substance that is used to kill germs and other harmful microorganisms.
- Antiseptic: A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
- Pharmaceutical industry: The industry that is involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of drugs.
- Water treatment: The process of making water suitable for its application, which may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chloramine-T
- Wikipedia's article - Chloramine-T
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