The chelating power of the orthomethoxy phenolic (guaiacyl) group is
fundamental to the accepted setting reaction of the metal oxide/eugenol cements.
In this report, the chelating power is quantitatively described by the sequence of
β2 for the chelates of the relevant metal ions.
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