Monday, March 05, 2007

Monday's Molecule #16

 
Name this molecule. You must be specific. We need the correct scientific name.

As usual, there's a connection between Monday's molecule and this Wednesday's Nobel Laureate. Bonus points for guessing Wednesday's Nobel Laureate(s).

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  1. micokochTuesday, March 06, 2007 9:07:00 AM

    I've always struggled with chemistry nomenclature, and my undergraduate biochemistry degree was not enough. But thanks to Google (Chemfinder wasn't nearly as helpful), I think I figured it out: 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(p-chlorophenyl)-ethane, better known as DDT :).
    Even so, I'm not sure how it merited a Nobel Prize...

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  2. AnonymousTuesday, March 06, 2007 9:09:00 AM

    I think it's DDT or DicholorDiphenylTrichloroethene with maybe a connection with Paul Hermann Muller?

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, March 06, 2007 9:09:00 AM

    I hate being a slow typer...

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  4. micokochTuesday, March 06, 2007 9:43:00 AM

    Oh yes, it was Paul Hermann Müller...

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  5. Larry MoranTuesday, March 06, 2007 9:48:00 AM

    Yes, the molecule is DDT, officially known as 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) ethane. ájcr wins for gettng the name. The shorter name is Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane as "anonymous" notes. (S)he also guessed the Nobel Laureate.

    Both of you win the prize, which is a free lunch at the Faculty Club. You can collect your prize by showing up at my office today before noon. Your names have been automatically included in the Grand Prize draw for 2007.

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  6. micokochTuesday, March 06, 2007 10:38:00 AM

    It'll be a bit difficult to make it from Ecuador to Canada before noon, but I'll keep my hopes up for the Grand Prize :)...

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  7. AnonymousTuesday, March 06, 2007 12:37:00 PM

    I would love to make it for lunch, but Texas is a little far away.

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