London Pope The Molecules around Me Food and nutritional supplements: Cranberry Pills Active Ingredients: Cranberry Fruit extract Other Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Rice bran Oil, Water, Yellow Beeswax, Artificial colors (Carmine, Titanium Dioxide, Caramel). 1) Ascorbic Acid Molecular formula: C6H8O6 Inorganic compound because there is no carbon present Ascorbic acid is another name for vitamin C. It is a white or light yellow solid that can be found in many foods. It is essential for the life of humans. It was discovered by two Norwegian physicians and was known as the “essential disease-preventing compound.” 2) Gelatin Molecular Formula: C6H12O6 Organic compound because it has carbons Gelatin is flavorless solid material that is extracted from animal bone marrow, animal skin, and raw hides. There is roughly 300,000 tons of gelatin produced each year worldwide. It can be bought for cooking in many different forms like sheets, granules or powder. 3) Glycerin Molecular Formula: C3H8O3 Inorganic compound because there are no carbons present Glycerin is a colorless, odorless liquid. It serves as a solvent and a sweetener in foods and is also known to preserve some foods. Glycerol as about 27 kilocalories per teaspoon, which is interesting because real sugar only has 20 kilocalories per teaspoon so it is pointless to use this as a sugar substitute. 4) Maltodextrin Molecular Formula:C6nH(10n+2)O(5n+1) Organic compound because carbons are present In the United Sates Maltodextrin is usually derived from corn and is used as a food additive. It is extremely easy for the human body to digest and may be absorbed as glucose. It is found in many processed foods and even beverages like beer. Maltodextrin helps with the feel of the beer inside the mouth. It reduces the dryness of the beer making it more satisfying to drink for some people. 5) Cranberry Extract Molecular Formula: C30H26O12 Inorganic compound because there are carbons present Cranberry extract is used to help prevent urinary tract infections, it helps with the improvement of eyesight, and it can even help slow the process of nerve aging. Cranberries also have anti-cancer causing agents in them. Healthcare and medicinal products: Tylenol Cold multi-symptom Active Ingredients: Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol, Anhydrous Citric Acid, FD&C blue #1, Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified water, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol solution, Sucralose 1) Alcohol Molecular Formula: C2H5OH Organic because there are carbons present Alcohol has many uses in society. It was discovered in the tenth century and was originally called kohl. Alcohol has a bond angle degree is 109. The boiling point for alcohol is 78.29 degrees Celsius. 2) Acetaminophen Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2 Organic because it has carbons present Acetaminophen is used for pain relief. It is possible to overdose on Acetaminophen and if that occurs in can cause liver damage and possibly death. It is very toxic to cats and helpful to dogs. 3) Guaifenesin Molecular Formula: C10H14O4 Organic because there are carbons present Guaifenesin is used to treat respiratory infections and has been used for many, many years. On July 12, 2002 Guaifenesin was given a time-release and manufactures could not sell the old products that were unapproved by the FDA. There are side effects to this product like nausea, vomiting, and in rare cases the formation of kidney stones. 4) Sucralose Molecular Formula: C12H19Cl3O8 Organic because there are carbons present Sucralose is used in products as an artificial sweetener and cannot be broken down by the body. It is 600 xs as sweet as regular table sugar. It is usually used in products that have a longer shelf life rather than using table sugar. It is found in more than 4,500 products, both food and drinks. 5) Phenylephrine Molecular Formula: C9H13NO2 Organic because there are carbons present Phenylephrine is commonly used as a decongestant, but can also be used for the dilation of pupils, and to increase blood pressure. It is the most common decongestant that is used in the United States and is sold over the counter. One effect is hypertension and people who already have hypertension are advised not to take products with Phenylephrine in them. Personal Hygiene and cleaning products: Dove Visible Care Body Wash Ingredients: Water, glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidoproply Betaine, Tallow Acid or Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Methylisothiazolinone, lodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), titanium Dioxide 1) Sodium Chloride Molecular Formula: NaCl Organic molecule because there are carbons present Sodium Chloride is also known as salt and is an ionic compound. China is the world’s main supply for salt. Salt is evaporated from seawater, salt lakes, etc… and is mass produced for people all around the world. The United States comes in at number two for the production of salt. 2) Stearic Acid Molecular Formula: CH3(CH2)16CO2H Organic compound because carbons are present Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that has an 18 carbon chain on it. It is a solid with waxy properties. Stearic Acid is put into to soaps because it gives the soap a soft texture. 3) Methylisothiazolinone Molecular Formula: C4H5OS Organic because there are carbons present Methylisothiazolinone is a substance that controls growth in a water containing substance. There has been some concern with the production of this product within other products because it has been known to be allergenic. The CFTA named this product safe for the use in cosmetics, but it’s concerning to some. The maximum concentration of this product in cosmetics is 0.01%. If there is more than 0.01% it can be dangerous to humans. 4) Titanium Dioxide Molecular Formula:TiO2 Inorganic compound because there are no carbons present Titanium Dioxide is an odorless white solid. It has a melting point of 1843 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 2792 degrees Celsius. Titanium Dioxide is also insoluble in water. 5) Sodium Isethionate Molecular Formula: C2H5NaO4S Organic because there is carbon present Sodium Isethionate is not compatible with very strong oxidizing agents. It is soluble in water. It is a salt that comes from coconut oil. It is most commonly used to replace animal salts. It is used in cleansers to help the water cling to the dirt and oil on the skin. 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