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lactam [′lak‚tam] (organic chemistry) An internal (cyclic) amide formed by heating gamma (γ) and delta (δ) amino acids; thus γ-aminobutyric acid readily forms γ-butyrolactam (pyrrolidone); many lactams have physiological activity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Because the mycoplasma organism produces no cell wall, beta lactam drugs (penicillin) have no affect on the organism. Abstract: Methylene acceptors are prepared by reacting a polyhydric phenol with an aromatic olefinic compound in the presence of an acid catalyst, and then further reacting with an N-methylol lactam derivative. Named Hanhwa Lactam, the joint venture will have a total production capacity of 140,000 metric tons that will be executed in stages beginning with an initial annual output of 70,000 metric tons. |
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