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Chemical of the Week #5: Carmine – Bug Extract used to Dye Food?

Carmine Another view of Carmine, with fourth ring more visible. I will be explaining some of these different types of rings in the near future. PubChem Chemical...

Chemical of the Week #4: Formaldehyde...a Carcinogen From Fruit?

Ye old ball and stick model of Formaldehyde PubChem Chemical ID: 712 Empirical Formula: H2CO or CH2O Molecular Weight: 30.03 g/mol Synonyms: Formalin Formol Met...

Chemical of the Week #3: Cinnabar - Pretty in Poison

Cinnabar on Dolomite. It is a rather attractive stone, makes ya wonder how many people slowly lost their health due to its luster Chemical Formula: HgS Synonyms...

Chemical of the Week #2: Vinpocetine, a Nootropic Supplement?

Figure 1. Ball and Stick model of Vinpocetine Figure 2. Same thing different perspective PubChem Chemical ID: 443955 Empiracal Formula: C22H26N2O2 Molecular Wei...

Chemical Of The Week #1 - Carbidopa...and Introduction!

3D model of Carbidopa Hi, I made this account to share cool information about some of the chemicals we use, and also teach people a few things about chemistry. ...