Molecules Around Me

Brittany Honeycutt

FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Name: Members Mark Soft Gel Fish Oils
Description: Supplement to strengthen your
heart, brain, eyes, joints, and skin
Ingredients: Starch, Purified Water,
Glycerin, Gellan Gum, Essential Oils (as
natural flavorings), Sodium Citrate.
CONTAINS FISH: Alaska Walleye Pollock
and/or Pacific Whiting

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Compound 1- Starch
Molecular Formula: C6H10O5
Starch is organic because it contains carbon
Summary: Starchs main purpose is to be
broken down and turned into glucose. The
glucose gets absorbed into your bloodstream
and becomes energy for cells. The biggest
function of starch is to provide your cells with
energy.

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Compound 2- Glycerin
Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
Glycerin contains Carbon, therefore it is
organic
Summary: Glycerin is a liquid that can be
dissolved into water and frozen to create a
gummy paste. Many things dissolve in
glycerin, so it is often used as a solvent

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Compound 3- Purified Water
Molecular Formula: H2O
Water contains Carbon, therefore it
is organic
Summary: Purified water is
mechanically made to get all
imperfections out of water so it will
solely consist of two hydrogens and
one oxygen.

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Compound 4- Gellan Gum
Molecular Formula: A mixture of
compounds peptone, dextrose, mannitol,
sodium citrate, sodium deoxycholate,
potassium phosphate, sodium chloride
Gellan Gum contains Carbon, therefore
it is organic
Summary: Gellan Gum is used as
gelling agent

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Compound 5- Sodium Citrate
Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7
Sodium Citrate contains Carbon,
therefore it is organic
Summary: Sodium Citrate is used
as an additive to add a salty but sour
taste. It is also used as a
preservative.

HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINAL PRODUCTS

Name: Pepcid Complete-Tropical Flavor
Description:
Ingredients: Famotidine, calcium carbonate,
magnesium hydroxide, cellulose acetate,
cornstarch, corn syrup solids, crospovidone,
dextrose excipient, FD&C yellow no. 5
aluminum lake (tartrazine), FD&C yellow
aluminum lake no. 6, flavors, gum arabic,
hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose
monohydrate, magnesium stearate,
maltodextrin, mineral oil, sucralose, triacetin

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Pepcid Complete-Tropical Flavor
Compound 1- Famotidine
Molecular Formula: C8H15N7O2S3
Famotidine contains Carbon, therefore it
is organic
Summary: Famotidine is made to lower
bodily acids (for example stomach) and
made to lower heartburn

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Pepcid Complete-Tropical Flavor
Compound 2- Magnesium Hydroxide
Molecular Formula: C8H15N7O2S3
Famotidine contains Carbon, therefore it
is organic
Summary: Magnesium hydroxide is an
antacid used to treat constipation,
heartburn and upset stomachs. It is
mainly used to help with bowel
movements.

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Pepcid Complete-Tropical Flavor
Compound 3- Tartrazine
Molecular Formula: C16H9N4Na3O9S2
Tartrazine contains Carbon, therefore it
is organic
Summary: Tartrazine is a synthetic
yellow dye, used in coloring products
intended to be ingested.

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Pepcid Complete-Tropical Flavor
Compound 4- Maltodextrin
Molecular Formula: C6nH(10n+2)O(5n+1)
Maltodextrin contains Carbon, therefore
it is organic
Summary: Maltodextrin is a additive
functioning much like glucose.
Sometimes is is used as a mild
sweetener

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Pepcid Complete-Tropical Flavor
Compound 4- Sucralose
Molecular Formula: C12H19Cl3O8
Sucralose contains Carbon, therefore it
is organic
Summary: Sucralose is a sweetener
that does not get absorbed by the body,
so it contains no calories.

PERSONAL HYGIENE AND CLEANING PRODUCTS

Name: Dove Deodorant
Description: Invisible Solid in Fresh scent
glides on clear to provide a light fresh fragrance.
Ingredients: Aluminum Zirconium
Tetrachlorohydrex GLY, cyclopentasiloxane,
dimethicone, C18-36 acid trigliceride,
microcrystalline wax, silica, glycerin, fragrance
(parfum), dimethicone crosspolymer, sunflower
oil, vegetable oil (olus), glyceryl oleate,
propylene glycol, BHT, t-butyl hydroquinone,
citric acid.

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Dove Deodorant
Compound 1- Cyclopentasiloxane
Molecular Formula: C5H20O5Si5
Because cyclopentasiloxane contains
carbon, it is organic.
Summary: Cyclopentasiloxane is used
as a lubricant and to make things shine.

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Dove Deodorant
Compound 1- Dimethicone
Molecular Formula: (C2H6OSi)n
Because dimethicone contains carbon, it
is organic.
Summary: Dimethicone is used as a
hydrant to help prevent dry and scaly
skin.

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Dove Deodorant
Compound 1- Silica
Molecular Formula: SiO2
Silica is inorganic because it does not
contain carbon.
Summary: Silica (Silicon dioxide) has
many uses. In this product, silica is used
to hold the desired shape of the product.

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Dove Deodorant
Compound 1- Propylene Glycol
Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
Because propylene glycol contains
carbon, it is organic.
Summary: Propylene glycol is a
colorless, viscous liquid used to absorb
other liquids.

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Dove Deodorant
Compound 1- T-Butyl Hydroquinone
Molecular Formula: C10H14O2
Because t-butyl hydroquinone contains
carbon, it is organic.
Summary: T-butyl hydroquinone is most
commonly used as an antioxidant.

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INFORMATION

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References
INFORMATION

IMAGES

http://www.dove.us/Products/Deodorant/Basic-Protection/Dove-Invisib
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http://nutrafoodingredients.com/products/intensive-sweeteners/sucr
alose

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pentasiloxane

http://www.chemnet.com/ChinaSuppliers/48917/Cyclopentasiloxane,
2,4,6,8,10-pentamethyl---1798261.html

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http://www.adinathgrindingmills.com/silica-powder.htm

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tert-Butylhydroquinone