Nathan Lockwood

Chemistry 1010
Molecules Around Me

Molecules Around Me
Product 1 Category: Food
Product Information:
Name: Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
Description: (as quoted on bottle) Hersheys Chocolate Syrup tastes
great in many ways. Use it for chocolate milk, desserts, rich hot
chocolate, or other recipies.
ingredients: High Fructose corn Syrup, corn syrup, water, cocoa, sugar;
contains two percent or less of the following: potassium sorbate, salt,
mono- and diglycerides, xanthan gum, polysorbate 60; vanillin, artificial
flavor.
Compound Information:
Compound 1: Potassium Sorbate
Formula: CH3CH=CH-CH=CH-CO2K also
C6H7KO2
The chemical is organic because it contains
carbon.
Potassium Sorbate is a salt that is mainly used as a preservative for food. It is white and
powdery and is especially good at stopping yeast and mold, and other bacteria from
developing.
Compound 2: Salt
Formula: NaCl
This is an inorganic chemical
Salt is an ionic compound, that is used most
commonly as a preservative or condiment on food.
It has many other purposes as well, but most are
non chemistry related.
Compound 3: Sugar
Formula: C12H22O11
This is an organic chemical because it contains
carbon.
Sugar is actually a term for a wide amount of
chemicals, but the one being focused on in the product
is most likely sucrose. It is mainly used in food

consumption and is an essential chemical for continued life of people. It is also used as
a sweetener in some foods.
Chemical 4: Xanthan Gum
Formula: C35H49O29 (monomer)
This is an organic chemical because it
contains carbon.
Xanthan gum is a repetitive and complex
chemical that is often used in food as a
thickening agent, or a food additive. It is
created through some complex synthesis
processes.

Chemical 5: Polysorbate 60
Formula: C35H68O10
This is an organic compound because it
contains carbon
Polysorbate 60 has many uses in cosmetics mainly because it helps dissolve oils into
water solutions. It can also be used for food preparation. The number 60 that comes
after the name is the fatty acid that is a part of the chemical.
Polysorbate structure (below)

Sources, Citations, and References (For this Page)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysorbate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthan_gum
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24832100#section=Top
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucrose
http://www.md-health.com/Potassium-Sorbate.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_chloride
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_sorbate

Product 2 Category: Medicinal Product

Product 2 Information:
Name: Kroger Non Drowsy Allergy Relief
Tablets
Description: (As Quoted on Product) This
medicine temporarily relieves these symptoms
due to hay fever or upper respiratory allergies.
May relieve the following symptoms: Runny
Nose, Sneezing, Itchy, watery eyes, Itching of
the nose or throat.
Active Ingredient: Fexofenadine
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron
oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium
stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide.
Compound Information:
Compound 1: colloidal silicon dioxide
Formula: SiO2
This is an inorganic compound.
Commonly used in medicines, this compound is a major
ingredient in sand. It is used for many structural
purposes, and is sometimes known as silica. It is used
drugs to help the tablet keep structure.
Compound 2: Iron Oxide Black
Formula: Fe3O4
This is an inorganic compound
This chemical is usually used as a pigment in
medicines, along with other things. It also shows
some uses in ceramics. It really is not all that
special.

Compound 3: Magnesium Stearate

Formula: Mg(C18H35O2)2
This is an organic chemical

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Magnesium Stearate is a salt that does not dissolve in water. It is often used in
medicines to improve the effectiveness of the active ingredients. It is safe for eating in
low levels, and can act as a lubricant in manufacturing.
Compound 4: Microcrystalline Cellulose
Formula:(C6H10O5)n
This is an organic material
This chemical is made from a ground and refined
wood pulp material. It is used in some medicines
to add texture, or a fat substitute, among other
menial purposes. It is a relatively minor
ingredient, used to a small extent.
Compound 5: Titanium Dioxide
Formula: TiO2
This is an inorganic compound
Titanium dioxide is a compound that is
sometimes used as a white pigment for food
colouring or other pigmentation. It is also used
as an ingredient of sunscreen, and even shows
potential in the production of nanotubes. It has
recently been discovered to be a possible
carcinogen to humans.

Sources: (For this page)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_dioxide
http://www.fao.org/docrep/w6355e/w6355e0l.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_stearate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_dioxide
http://alphachemicals.com/black_iron_oxide

Product 3 Category: Personal Hygiene and Cleaning Products

Product 3 Information:
Name: Clearasil Blackhead Control Scrub
Description: (As Quoted from Product) Dual action scrub with acne fighting medicine
and purifying sea salt clears away blackheads and exfoliates the skin
Active ingredient: Salicylic acid

Inactive ingredients: water, PPG-Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, polyethylene,

Cetyl Betaine, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, sea salt, cetyl
alcohol, alcohol, synthetic wax, Fragrance, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene
Glycol, Mica, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Titanium Dioxide, Ferric Ferrocyanide.
Compound Information:
Compound 1: Salicylic Acid
Formula: C7H6O3
This is an organic compound
Salicylic Acid is a type of phenolic acid with a pH of
about 3. This compound is used in plants as a
hormone, but it is most well known as an active
chemical to stop acne. It can also reduce fevers, and
has been known to be an anti-inflammatory drug. It is
quite the useful chemical.
Compound 2: Behenyl Alcohol
Formula: C22H46O
This is an organic compound
Alcohol is actually an umbrella term for many chemical
compounds. This particular type of alcohol is Behenyl
Alcohol, which is also known as Docosanol. It is
actually a fatty alcohol, which is often found in various
plant oils, although this one is synthetic. It has been
known to treat herpes, and has uses in cosmetics.
Compound 3: Ferric Ferrocyanide
Formula: C18Fe7N18
This is an organic compound
Ferric Ferrocyanide is a compound containing
iron, and has the peculiar nickname of Parisian
Blue. It has been known to treat Thallium and
or Cesium poisonings, although it is more commonly used as a dark blue pigment ,
which is where the nickname comes from. The picture above is the pigment of this
chemical.
Compound 4: Glycerin
Formula: C3H8O3
Glycerin, which is also known as Glycerol is a sweet tasting
non toxic chemical, known as a polyol, which is a sugar
based alcohol. It is used in some formulations in the medical

world. It can be used as a sweetener in food, or as a lubricant and a laxative in

medicine. It is known to make things smoother and softer, so that is most likely why it is
in this product.
Compound 5: Water
Formula: H2O
Water is the most essential chemical of life. It is used in
almost everything, and is necessary for humans to survive.
Water probably shows up in all three products, but it is the
main ingredient in this one, so it is important to include in
the chemicals. Water has uncountable uses, but in this
case, it is what makes up most of the product, and
what dilutes some of the stronger chemicals. Without
water, this product would not exist.

Sources: (for this page)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicylic_acid#Medicinal_and_cosmetic_uses
http://www.chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/solalc/BEHENYL%20ALCOHOL.htm
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2724251#section=Top
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prussian_blue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycerol