Posted by SLS on May 27, 2013, at 6:40:23
In reply to Lou's warning and reply- » SLS, posted by Lou Pilder on May 27, 2013, at 5:10:49
> >I have written a little here about Benzene
And I have written here more than just a little to demonstrate that this repetitious claim of yours is factually wrong and comprised of disinformation. Thankfully, there are people here with appropriate degrees in biology and pharmacology that are able to teach people the facts regarding the differences between molecular benzene and the incorporation of benzene ring structures into the essential molecules of life.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20130222/msgs/1039645.html
I don't see how you can claim expertise in organic chemistry and still post things that are factually wrong. If you are an expert, then you would necessarily be posting things that you know to be untrue. This is uncivil according to the posting guidelines found in the FAQ of this website.
The following passage posted along this thread is factually correct.
> Benzene itself is toxic. This is of no relevance to molecules containing benzene rings, however. Many vital biological molecules contain benzene rings. Examples include vitamin E and vitamin K. The natural proteins of the body have a vast number of benzene rings on amino acids such as phenylalanine. This does not make them toxic.
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> I think it's best not to try and teach chemistry unless you understand it.
- Scott
Some see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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