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.
And whether itâs a cold or allergies, I tell them all the same thing: apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar works for two reasons: 1) it helps neutralize the body which turns alkaline when sick and 2) it helps thin mucus. I have been using apple cider vinegar as a cold and sinusitis remedy for years. I used to be extremely prone to sinus infections and was tired of having to take harsh antibiotics multiple times a year. Since starting to use apple cider vinegar, I have not had a single sinus infection! Hence my enthusiasm for the stuffâ¦.