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).
OXIDATION OF BORNEOL WITH HYPOCHLORITE Sodium hypochlorite, bleach, can be used to oxidize secondary alcohols to ketones. Because this reaction occurs more rapidly in an acidic environment, it is likely that the actual oxidizing agent is hypochlorous acid HOCl.