If the chromic acid oxidation is performed with stoichiometric oxidant in the presence of diethyl ether as co-solvent (a method introduced by H.C. Brown), the epimerization of l-menthone to d-isomenthone is largely avoided.
Apple cider vinegar isn't likely to be effective for weight loss. Proponents of the apple cider vinegar diet claim that drinking a small amount of apple cider vinegar before meals or taking an apple cider vinegar supplement helps curb appetite and burn fat. However, there's little scientific support for these claims.
January 16, 2015. Five days ago I started sipping 2 Tbs. of apple cider vinegar diluted with water to speed weight loss. Itâs worked wondersâmy cravings have disappeared and Iâm down 8 pounds. Thereâs just one problem: Three days after I started drinking the vinegar water, my skin broke out in a dry, itchy rash, plus I have major brain fog.