Compounds formed by reaction between hydroxylamine and an aldehyde RCOH + H2NOH → RCH:NOH + H2O If R is an aliphatic group, the aldoxime is generally a liquid or low melting solid. If R is aromatic, the aldoxime is a crystalline solid. Aldoximes have a planar structure and can exist in two isomeric forms. In
A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that controls excretion of sodium by the kidneys and thereby maintains the balance of salt and water in the body fluids.
affinity chromatography A biochemical technique for purifying natural polymers, especially proteins. It functions by attaching a specific ligand by covalent bonding to an insoluble inert support. The ligand has to have a specific affinity for the polymer, so that when a solution containing the ligand is passed down a column of the material it is