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  2. Alkaloid - Wikipedia

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    In the acidic extraction, the raw plant material is processed by a weak acidic solution (e.g., acetic acid in water, ethanol, or methanol). A base is then added to convert alkaloids to basic forms that are extracted with organic solvent (if the extraction was performed with alcohol, it is removed first, and the remainder is dissolved in water).

  3. Ethanol - Wikipedia

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    Ethanol is the systematic name defined by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry for a compound consisting of an alkyl group with two carbon atoms (prefix "eth-"), having a single bond between them (infix "-an-") and an attached −OH functional group (suffix "-ol"). [20] The "eth-" prefix and the qualifier "ethyl" in "ethyl ...

  4. Alcohol dehydrogenase - Wikipedia

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    Since rotting fruit can contain more than 4% of ethanol, animals eating the fruit needed a system to metabolize exogenous ethanol. This was thought to explain the conservation of ethanol active ADH in species other than yeast, though ADH-3 is now known to also have a major role in nitric oxide signaling .

  5. Maize - Wikipedia

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    When the grain is used for feed, the rest of the plant (the corn stover) can be used later as fodder, bedding (litter), or soil conditioner. When the whole maize plant (grain plus stalks and leaves) is used for fodder, it is usually chopped and made into silage , as this is more digestible and more palatable to ruminants than the dried form ...

  6. A guide to some of NC’s most dangerous plants, from poison ...

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    Dangers: Poisonous if ingested and may be fatal. One could experience burning of lips and mouth, numbness of throat, intense vomiting and diarrhea, muscular weakness and spasms, weak pulse ...

  7. Baudoinia compniacensis - Wikipedia

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    Torula compniacensis Richon. 1881. Baudoinia compniacensis is a sac fungus which has been observed on a variety of substrates in the vicinity of distilleries, spirits maturation facilities, bonded warehouses, and bakeries. The fungus is a habitat colonist with a preference for airborne alcohol (e.g. the angels' share), earning it the nickname ...

  8. You may have poison in your garden. Here are most fatal WA ...

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    If any symptoms start, WSDOT says to call 911 or poison control immediately at 1-800-222-1222. Poison hemlock can be identified by its small white flowers, fern-like leaves and stems with purple ...

  9. Ethylene glycol poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Ethylene glycol poisoning is poisoning caused by drinking ethylene glycol. [1] Early symptoms include intoxication, vomiting and abdominal pain. [1] Later symptoms may include a decreased level of consciousness, headache, and seizures. [1] Long term outcomes may include kidney failure and brain damage. [1]