Molecules Around me
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Product Information:
Name: Midol Extended Relief (healthcare and medicinal)
Description: Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Ingredients: Active: Naproxen Sodium, Inactive: FD&C
blue #2 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate,
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone,
Talc and Titanium Dioxide.
Compound Information:
Compound 1- Naproxen sodium
Molecular Formula: C14H13Na03
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it contains
Carbon.
Summary: Naproxen is used as an anti-inflammatory
drug, or (NSAID). This particular form of Naproxen containing sodium allows it to
be absorbed faster. Studies on Naproxen Sodium have shown side effects
involving the cardiovascular system. The studies have shown that use of this drug
for over three years can put you at higher risk for a stroke.
Compound 2- Titanium dioxide
Molecular Formula: TiO2
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic, because it does not
contain Carbon.
Summary: Titanium dioxide has many uses for example: it is used in sunscreens to
block UVA and UVB rays. It is also used in cosmetics such as lipsticks or powders
to make the pigments more opaque. Along with the pigments, it is often used as a
pigment in syrups or gelatin capsules. Although the FDA has approved titanium
dioxide as safe, there is controversy over the safety of titanium dioxide
nanoparticles.
Compound 3- Magnesium stearate
Molecular Formula: MG(C18H3502)2
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it contains
Carbon.
Summary: It is a white powder at room
temperature. It is commonly found in
pharmaceutical tablets in powder dosage forms. Magnesium stearate can be
taken from both animals and plants. It is also used to lubricate equipment to
avoid sticking to pharmaceutical
equipment.
Compound 4- Polyethylene glycol
Molecular Formula: C2nH4n+20n+1
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it
contains Carbon.
Summary: It is classified as a laxative. It helps to clean out the colon faster by
softening the stool and inducing more frequent bowel movements. Common side
effects include rashes in a variety of places, stomach
bloating and nausea.
Compound 5- Hypromellose
Molecular Formula: C56H108030
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it contains Carbon.
Summary: It is an off white powder that may be found in granules. Hypromellose
is often referred to as hydroxypropyl methycellulose, or (HPMC). It is often used
as a coating agent for pills. You can find Hypromellose in many eye drops, because
it helps moisten dry eyes.
Product information:
Name: Dove go fresh deodorant in cucumber &
green tea scent (personal hygiene and cleaning
products)
Description: Anti-perspirant
Ingredients: Active: Aluminum Zirconium
Tetrachlorohydrex Gly, Inactive: Cyclopentasiloxane,
Stearyl Alchohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benxoate, PPG-14
Butyl Ether, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance,
Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Helianthus Annuus Seed
Oil, and Steareth-100.
Compound information:
Compound 1- Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex
Gly
Organic/Inorganic: Organic because GLY is carbon
based
Molecular formula: Al4Zr(OH)12
Summary: You can find this in many deodorants, because it is used to close pores
which prevents the body from sweating. It is able to absorb moisture due to the
fact that it is anhydrous. Many people find “sweat stains” on their clothing, but it
is not just from the sweat. When you mix
Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly and
sweat it causes clothes to be stained a yellow color.
Compound 2- Cyclopentasiloxane
Molecular formula: C10H30O5Si5
Organic/inorganic: Organic because it contains Carbon
Symmary: Cyclopentasiloxane is used to blend and formulate a variety of
products, for example deodorants and skin and hair products. It allows the
product to move smoothly on whatever it is being placed onto. It acts almost as a
lubricant for the product.
Compound 3- Dimethicone
Molecular formula: (C2H60Si)n
Summary: It is used for sealing in moisture. It is also
used for temporarily relieving skin irritations such
as rashes or redness. This helps to keep your
underarms from soaking in moisture all day and
creating irritation.
Compound 4- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Molecular Formula: C3H5(C18H35O3)3
Organic/Inorganic: Organic because it
contains Carbon
Summary: Hydrogenated castor oil is a
hard wax substance. It helps to resist
moisture, which helps the product to stay on
longer and prevents sweating. It is a helpful
coating so it can be used as a top coat or varnish.
It is often found in cosmetics, polishes, lubricants
and carbon paper.
Compound 5- Stearyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula: C18H38O
Organic/inorganic: Organic because it contains Carbon.
Summary: It is classified as a fatty alcohol. It is a white substance that is found in
granules or flakes. It is used to thicken products to the consistency needed. It is
found in lubricants, cosmetics, shampoos and conditioners.
Product information:
Name: Gold standard Whey protein powder(Food and
nutritional suppliments)
Description: increases the amount of protein in your body
and helps to gain muscle
Ingredients: inactive: Protein blend (whey protein isolates,
whey protein concentrate, whey peptides), Natural and
Artificial flavors, Lecithin, Salt, Acesulfame Potassium,
Aminogen, Sucralose, Lactase.
Compound information:
Compound 1- Lecithin
Molecular Formula: C42H80NO8P
Organic/inorganic: Organic, because it contains
Carbon.
Summary: Lecithin comes from the Greek word “Lekithos”, which means egg yolk.
Lecithin is found in animals and vegetables. It is used for stabilizing the food you
eat. It can also be used as a pharmaceutical drug
which treats neurological disorders.
Compound 2- Acesulfame Potassium
Molecular Formula: C4H4KNO4S
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it contains Carbon.
Summary: It is used as a healthy alternative sweetener, because it contains no
calories. It is 200 times sweeter than regular sugar. They have done over 90
studies on Acesulfame potassium to ensure its safety to the human body. It is all
around just used as a healthier option of sweeteners.
Compound 3- Aminogen
Molecular Formula: C10H8O2S
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it contains
Carbon.
Summary: It is an enzymatic compound which helps
assist the body to gain protein. It helps the body to
absorb amino acids by breaking down peptide bonds.
It is taken from plants.
Compound 4- Sucralose
Molecular Formula: C12H19Cl3O8
Organic/Inorganic: Organic, because it contains Carbon.
Summary: Sucralose is another artificial sweetener. The
body does not break down sucralose, so it doesn’t have
any calories. It has health risks such as damaging the metabolism, so some say it is
unhealthy.
Compound 5- Lactase
Molecular Formula: C12H22011
Organic/inorganic: Organic, because it
contains Carbon.
Summary: It is classified as an enzyme. It breaks down the sugar in milk products,
which are also known as lactose. The lactase in your body will determine if you
are lactose intolerant also known as a lactase deficiency. Increasing the amount of
lactase in your body will help you digest lactose easier.
Sources:
www.drugs.com/pro/naproxen-tablets.html
www.drugs.com/inactive/titanium-dioxide-70.html
www.drugs.com/inactive/magnisium-stearate-147.html
www.drugs.com/cdi/polyethlene-glycol-360.html
www.drugs.com/inactive/hypromellose-369.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucralose
http://www26.netrition.com/kaizen_aminogen_page.html
http://www.drugs.com/npc/lecithin.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearyl_alcohol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castor_wax
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/dimethicone-spray.html
http://www.chemicalsubstanceschimiques.gc.ca/challenge-defi/summarysommaire/batch-lot-2/541-02-6-eng.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_zirconium_tetrachlorohydrex_gly