Molecules Around Me
Anthony Nygren
CHEM 1010
Category- Food and Nutritional Supplements
Product InformationName- Neuro Bliss (white raspberry)
Description: Neuro Bliss is a lightly carbonated drink/supplement made to
help reduce the stress.
Ingredients:
Active: Proprietary Blend 238mg, L-theanine, Choline alphoscerate,
Chamomile, Phosphatidylserine
Inactive: Carbonated water, crystalline fructose, natural flavors, citric acid,
malic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sucralose, acesulfame
potassium, soy lecithin, cholecalciferol.
Source:
Neuro. "Neuro - Bliss." Neuro - Bliss. Neuro a Drink With Purpose, n.d. Web.
25 Sept. 2014. <http://www.drinkneuro.com/the-drinks/bliss>.
Compound Information:
Compound 1 – Phosphatidylserine (Active Ingredient)
Molecular Formula: C13H24NO10P
Organic or inorganic: Organic (contains carbon)
Summary: Used for Alzheimer's disease, to improve
thinking skills in young people, helps with ADHD,
prevents exercise-induced stress and includes athletic
performance. It can be made in the body but is mostly
obtained from food. It has many functions in the body
and is mainly a part of the cells structure and
maintaining cellular function, especially in the brain.
Source:
"Phosphatidylserine." ChemSpider. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2014.
"Phosphatidylserine" Web MD. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 2009. Web. 2 Oct.
2014.
Compound 2 – Malic acid (inactive ingredient)
Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Naturally present in body but also found in fruits and
vegetables, mostly being apples. It has many uses such as
boosting immunity, promotes smoother and firmer skin and
maintaining oral health. It also can stimulate metabolism and
increase energy. Other uses are improving muscle performance
and combine with toxic medals in the body making them nontoxic and safe for you. Some of these medals are aluminum and
lead.
Sources:
"Exploring The Benefits Of Malic Acid." The Healthier Life Exploring The Benefits Of Malic Acid
Comments. Agora Health Limited, 9 July 2008. Web. 02 Oct. 2014.
"(±)-Malic Acid." ChemSpider. Royal Society of Chemistry, n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2014.
Compound 3 – L-theanine (Active)
Molecular Formula: C7H14N2O3
Organic or inorganic: Inorganic
Summary: L-theanine is a non-essential amino acid. It is
known to cross the blood brain barrier and have relaxing
effects on the brain. L-Theanine is found mostly in green tea
but also other tea plants. This chemical can reduce stress and
improve your mood. Other properties are it can produce
dopamine in the brain and even help in cancer treatment by
reducing amount of treatment in healthy cells so the drugs can
focus on cancerous cells. Added to this it can be used in
weight loss.
Sources:
"L-Theanine (CAS 3081-61-6)." L-Theanine. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.
"L-Theanine." LTheanine Information RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.
Compound 4 – Acesulfame potassium
Molecular Formula: C4H4KNO4S
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Acesulfame Potassium comes in a white powder
and is used as a calorie free sweetener. It is found to be
harmless by the FDA and is used in many foods in association
with other sweeteners for the fact it is 200 times sweeter than
sugar. It does not get metabolized or stored in the body and is
quickly absorbed and released.
Source:
"Acesulfame Potassium." ChemSpider. Royal Society of Chemistry, n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.
"Everything You Need to Know About Acesulfame
Potassium - Nutrition Express Articles."Nutrition Express.
N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct. 2014.
Compound 5 – Sodium Benzoate
Molecular Formula: C7H5NaO2
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Sodium Benzoate is found in many foods like
salsa, juice, soda and pickles. It also can be found in
medicine and cosmetics. It is made by the reaction of
benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide which can be
dissolved in water. It is used as a preservative to stop the
growth of mold and yeast. It is found naturally in
cranberries but is mostly made synthetically. It is known to be dangerous, but only in high levels.
For this reason it is limited to less than 0.1% per weight.
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Stein, Jeannine. "Skinnygirl Margarita Pulled: What Is Sodium Benzoate; Is It Bad?" Los
Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 08 Sept. 2011. Web. 09 Nov. 2014.
Category- Personal Hygiene and Cleaning Products
Product Information:
Name: Old Spice Swagger 2in1 shampoo and conditioner
Description: A two in one shampoo and conditioner made by old spice.
Containing a smell labels “Swagger” and comes in a red bottle, with the
shampoo-conditioner being a white liquid.
Ingredients: Water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate,
cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, dimethicone, sodium citrate,
cocamide mea, sodium xylenesulfonate, fragrance, citric acid, sodium
benzoate, polyquaternium-76, sodium chloride, tetrasodium edta,
methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone
Source"Old Spice." Red Zone Hair Care & Styling Swagger. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2014.
Compound Information:
Compound 1 – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Molecular Formula: C12H25NaO4S
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used in many cheap shampoos, toothpastes and soaps. It
is used to break down bonds between dirt and grime with, in this case, your hair. It is so
effective and inexpensive, it is used in things like engine degreaser even. Some dangers of this
is that it is a skin irritant and had been known to cause hormone imbalance when used in items
such as your soap, toothpaste and shampoo. It is rumored to cause cancerous cells but there is
no solid evidence of this.
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Nov. 2014.
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N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
Compound 2 – Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Molecular Formula: C19H38N2O3
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a sticky, yellow
liquid derived from coconut oil and
dimethylaminopropylamine. It is a mild detergent that can
act as an acid or a base. It is mostly used to thicken a
product and helps produce foam like in bubble baths.
Allergic reactions and skin irritation are rare, but possible
if you have easily irritated skin.
Sources-"Cocamidopropyl βine." Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Royal Society of Chemistry 2014, n.d. Web.
06 Nov. 2014.
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17 Oct. 2014. Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
Compound 3 – Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Molecular Formula: C8H9NaO3S
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Sodium Xylenesulfonate is a compound that helps
solid compounds to dissolve better in shampoo. In shampoo is is
used so that the ingredients will be more evenly spread for a better
cleaning. It also increases waters ability to dissolve other
molecules.
Sources-
"Sodium Xylenesulfonate." ChemicalBook---Chemical Search Engine. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov.
2014.
"Sodium Xylene Sulfonate." Sodium Xylene Sulfonate. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
Compound 4 – Glycol Distearate
Molecular Formula: C38H74O4
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Glycol Distearate is a white/yellow wax at room temperature. When with glycol
stearate and glycol stearate SE, it can be used as a skin, nail, and hair care product. It is
derived mostly from soybean and canola oil but can also be extracted from animal fat. It is
known to be safe for skin and hair care.
Sources"ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE." ChemicalBook---Chemical Search Engine. N.p., n.d.
Web. 06 Nov. 2014.
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Compound 5 – Tetrasodium Edta
Molecular Formula: Tetrasodium Edta is made from EthylenediamineC2H8N2, Formaldehyde- CH2O, and Sodium Cyanide- CNNa
Organic or inorganic: All molecules are organic.
Summary: Tetrasodium Edta, also known as tetrasodium
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is a chemical used to form to other ions
and deactivate them so they don't deteriorate. Another use is to help
cosmetics work better in hard water. It is a harmful preservative that
can be found in many cosmetics. One of the ingredients, formaldehyde,
is a known carcinogen and the other ingredient, sodium cyanide, is
made from the toxic gas hydrogen cyanide. This chemical is also known
to penetrate skin so its ingredients and others can get possibly into your bloodstream.
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"Formaldehyde." ChemSpider. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2014.
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2014.
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Organic Skin Care Products Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Ingredient Watch List Tetrasodium
EDTA the Preservative Made from Formaldehyde Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2014.
Category- Healthcare and Medicinal Products
Product Information:
Name: Advil Liqui-Gels
Description: Temporary relief for pain such as headaches,
toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual pain, pain and fever of
colds and minor pain of arthritis.
Ingredients: (Active Ingredients) Solubilized Ibuprofen (Equal
to 200 mg Ibuprofen)
(Inactive Ingredients) FD&C Green No. 3, Gelatin, Light Mineral Oil, Pharmaceutical Ink,
Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Purified Water,
Sorbitan, Sorbitol.
Compound Information:
Compound 1 – Ibuprofen (active)
Molecular Formula: C13H18O2
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Ibuprofen is the active ingredient in Advil. It is an
anti-inflammatory and nonsteroidal. Its purpose is to reduce
the hormones that cause inflammation in the body. It is also
used to reduce fever and inflammatory caused paines like
toothache, muscle ache, arthritis, menstrual pain and any
other inflammatory caused pain.
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Compound 2 – Polyethylene Glycol (inactive)
Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n+1H2O
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Polyethylene Glycol is used as a fusing agent to
help the precipitation of proteins. It is more commonly used as a laxative though. In the case of
a laxative it directs water into the digestive tract to help bowel movements.
Sources"Mathieson POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS Are There Floods of Suds." Chemical & Engineering
News 35.30 (1957): 31. Web.
"POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, MW 200." (02151910). Np., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
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Facts from Drugs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2014.
Compound 3 – Potassium Hydroxide (inactive)
Molecular Formula: HKO
Organic or inorganic: Inorganic
Summary: Potassium hydroxide, also known as caustic potash, is
found in a wide range of products such as soap, fertilizer, detergent
and more. The main use of this substance is to make potassium
carbonate which is used in specialty glass found in TV tubes.
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Compound 4 – Sorbitan (inactive)
Molecular Formula:C18H34O6
Organic or Inorganic: Organic
Summary: Sorbitan is a needed ingredient in many lotions
and cosmetics. It stabilizes the mixture of oil and water and
thickens the product. It is found naturally in berries and other
vegetable matter. When mixed with sorbitol, a natural alcohol,
sorbitan can be produced out of fatty fruit acids. As sorbitan
and sorbitol are mixed, they can make an effective skin care
product in the form of a moisturizer. It is harmless to humans
and is rare to be allergic to.
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Compound 5 – Sorbitol (inactive)
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Organic or inorganic: Organic
Summary: Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols can be
replaced in many foods for real sugar. Sorbitol is found naturally
in fruits and vegetables. Sorbitol can be used in place of sugar
and allow a product to be labeled sugar free, such as gum and
candies. It does have some risk factors that in high
concentrations can cause ear infections, urinary tract infections
and tooth decay.
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