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The Isolation of Rubber from Milkweed Leaves.

Authors :
Volaric, Lisa
Hagen, John
Source :
Journal of Chemical Education. Jan2002, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p91. 3p. 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Describes a procedure that involves the isolation of rubber from milkweed in order to provide a natural product isolation experiment that complements a polymer synthesis procedure in an organic chemistry laboratory curriculum. Background and rationale for the experiment; Materials and methods; Chemical hazards associated with the procedure.

Subjects

Subjects :
*POLYMERS
*RUBBER
*MILKWEEDS
*CHEMISTRY experiments
*BIOSYNTHESIS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219584
Volume :
79
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5950081
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed079p91
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