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Record 1 1990-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

(C subscript 20) (H subscript 40) (O). A liquid with a boiling point of 202-204 degrees Celsius; soluble in organic solvents; used in the synthesis of vitamins E and K.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

alcool diterpénique, de formule (C indice 20) (H indice 40) (O), qui se rencontre sous forme combinée dans les chlorophylles, la vitamine E (tocophérol) et la vitamine K1 (phylloquinone).

Spanish

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