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resin

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carboxylic acids

In carboxylic acid: Aromatic acids
…of the fragrant balsamic resin storax. Ibuprofen and naproxen are important painkilling and anti-inflammatory drugs. Ibuprofen is sold over-the-counter under proprietary names such as Advil and Nuprin. Naproxen is sold under names such as Aleve. Both ibuprofen and naproxen have a stereocentre and are chiral. The physiologically active stereoisomer of…
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Styrax officinalis

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A resin known as storax, used in incense, was formerly obtained from S. officinalis.
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