Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Synthesis of Hypervalent Iodonium Alkynyl Triflates for the Application of Generating Cyanocarbenes
Published on: September 8, 2013
The carbon monoxide poisoning of two Byzantine emperors
1Department of History of Medicine, Medical School, National Athens University and International Hippocratic Foundation of Cos, Greece.
Case Report:
In this paper, two possible cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning previously not identified in the medical and historical literature are discussed. The first concerns the famous Byzantine Emperor Julian the Apostate, who may have suffered mild carbon monoxide poisoning from which he quickly and completely recovered. The second case involves his successor, Jovian, who may have succumbed to severe carbon monoxide poisoning. Both cases were in all likelihood due to the burning of coal in braziers, a usual method of indoor heating during that epoch.
Related Concept Videos
Autoxidation of Ethers to Peroxides and Hydroperoxides
Carboxylic Acids to Methylesters: Alkylation using Diazomethane
Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison
Anticholinesterase Agents: Poisoning and Treatment
Irreversible agents form a strong bond with the cholinesterase enzyme, making it inactive. The breakdown of the phosphorylated enzyme is slower than the...
Toxidromes: Clinical Features
Pharmaceutical Poisoning: Treatment Strategies

