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2 unusual facts about Chemical nomenclature


Chemical nomenclature

Hydrides of the main group elements (groups 13–17) are given -ane base name, e.g. borane (BH3), oxidane

Homocitrate synthase

The systematic name of this enzyme class is acetyl-CoA:2-oxoglutarate C-acetyltransferase (thioester-hydrolysing, carboxymethyl forming).



see also

Arne Ölander

Arne Ölander became a member of the Academy of Engineering in 1943, was secretary of the Academy of Sciences Nobel Committees from 1943 to 1965, committee member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry from 1949 to 1971, where he was primarily engaged in issues related to chemical nomenclature.

Hantzsch

Hantzsch–Widman nomenclature, type of systematic chemical nomenclature for naming heterocyclic parent hydrides