General chemistry : principles and modern applications
The Molecule on the Front Cover is Paclitaxel, C47H51NO14 a chemotherapy drug that has been successful in treating breast, lung, and ovatian cancer. It is extracted from the bark of the Pacific Yew tree (Taxus brevifolia). Unfortunately, the bark of a 100-year-old Pacific Yew tree yields about 3 kg...
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Bibliographic Details
| Main Authors: |
Petrucci, Ralph H.
(Author),
Bissonnette, Carey
(Author),
Herring, F. Geoffrey , 1939-
(Author),
Madura, Jeffry D.
(Author) |
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| Format: | Book
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| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Toronto, Canada :
Pearson Canada ,
c2011
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| Edition: | 10th ed. |
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