The newton is the International System of Units derived unit of force. It is named after Isaac Newton in recognition of his work on classical mechanics, specifically Newton's second law of motion. Editors Contribution (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
It's 2-methylpropan-1-ol oxidized with potassium dichromate(VI) in aqueous sulphuric acid to yield 2-methylpropanoic acid (also known as isobutyric acid).
Using a suitable oxidising agent such as acidified dichromate solution, or, acidified permanganate solution, primary alkanols (alcohols) can be oxidised to alkanals (aldehydes), and, alkanals can then be oxidised to the alkanoic acid (carboxylic acid).