1. Kaisen Peterson Slcc Chem 1010 Eportfolio Project
Molecules Around Me
Kaisen Peterson
Slcc Chem 1010 Eportfolio Project

2. Product 1 – Country Time Lemonade
Description: An acidic beverage that
Ingredients: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Acacia Gum, Ester Gum, Yellow 5, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Disodium EDTA

3. Product 1 Compound 1 – Citric Acid
Molecular Formula - C6H807
Organic because it contains carbon and hydrogen
Citric Acid is an that is found frequently in fruit juices. It is often used in beverages to give them an acidic taste.
Sources - Citric acid. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
Citric Acid. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from acid

4. Product 1 Compound 2 – Sodium Benzoate
Molecular Formula – C7H5NaO2
Organic because it contains both carbon and hydrogen
Sodium Benzoate is a sodium salt that is used as a preservative in many foods. It is great as an antifungal preservative.
Sources - Sodium benzoate. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

5. Product 1 Compound 3 – Sodium Citrate
Molecular Formula – C6H5Na3O7
Organic because it contains both carbon and hydrogen.
Additive in food that is usually used to add a tart flavor or to act as a preservative. It can also be used as a buffering agent as it is in lemonade. It has also been used as an anticoagulant for blood transfusions.
Sources - Sodium citrate. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from Structure
Sodium Citrate (Inactive Ingredient) - Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from citrate-131.html

6. Product 1 Compound 4 – Calcium Disodium EDTA
Molecular Formula – C10H16N2O8
Organic as it contains carbon and hydrogen
Calcium Disodium is often used as a food additive. It is also used in medicine to treat lead poisoning and many other metal related disorders. This is because it can easily bind to many different metals and neutralize they threat they could pose to the body.
Sources - EDTA. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
EDTA: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from supplements/ingredientmono edta.aspx?activeingredientid=1032&activeingredientname=edta

7. Product 1 Compound 5 - Fructose
Molecular Formula – C6H12O6
Organic as it has both carbon and oxygen.
Fructose is a sugar that is found in many foods. It is used as a sweetener in beverages. There has been an argument on whether or not fructose is better or worse for people than other types of sugar. It is sweeter than many other types of sugar so it is used in many foods.
Sources - D(-)-Fructose. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
FructoseFactSheet. (n.d.). Retrieved December 11, 2015, from

8. Product 2 – Ibuprofen
Description: A common household drug. It is used to relieve common pains and as a fever reducer. It almost always comes in tablets or pills.
Ingredients – Active: Ibuprofen Inactive: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, Iron Oxide red, Iron oxide yellow, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polyethylene glycol, Polylobate 80, Stearic acid, Titanium dioxide

9. Product 2 Compound 1 - Ibuprofen
Molecular Formula – C13H18O2
Organic as it contains both carbon and hydrogen
Summary – It is used as a medicinal drug to reduce fever and stop inflammation. It blocks the body’s ability to produce chemicals that cause inflammation. It also helps to relieve pain.
Sources – Ibuprofen - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from oral/ibuprofen-oral/details
Ibuprofen. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

10. Product 2 Compound 2 - Colloidal Silicon Dioxide
Molecular Formula – O2Si
Inorganic as it lacks both carbon and hydrogen
Summary – It is an inactive ingredient in many tablet based drugs. It is used to allow the powder to flow during the production processes. It is also an anti-caking agent.
Sources -  Colloidal Silicon Dioxide. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
Silica. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

11. Product 2 Compound 3 – Croscarmellose Sodium
Molecular Formula – C8H16NaO8
Organic because it has both carbon and hydrogen
Summary – Croscarmellose sodium is used as a disintegrant. It allows the breakup of tablets after they are eaten and enter the intestines. This allows for a predictable amount of the desired chemical from the tablet to be absorbed.
Sources - Croscarmellose Sodium (Inactive Ingredient) - Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
Orabase. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

12. Product 2 Compound 4 – Iron Oxide Red
Molecular Formula – Fe2O3
Inorganic as it doesn’t contain any carbon
Summary – Iron Oxide Red is used as a coloring agent in tablets and pills. It is also often used to provide a red color in cosmetics.
Sources - Iron(III) oxide. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
Ferric Oxide Red. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

13. Product 2 Compound 5 – Titanium Dioxide
Molecular Formula – O2Ti
Inorganic as it contains no carbon.
Summary – Used as a bright white pigment in many food products and is used commonly in sunscreen. It has UV absorbent properties making it very useful in sunscreens.
Sources - Titanium Dioxide (Inactive Ingredient) - Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from
TITANIUM DIOXIDE. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

14. Product 3 – Hand Sanitizer
Description: Used to kill most germs on hands. Used in place of soap and water.
Ingredients: Active: Ethyl Alcohol Inactive: Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf /juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates, Amniomethyl Propanol, Blue 1, Yellow 5

15. Product 3 Compound 1 – Ethyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula – C2H6O
Organic as it has both Carbon and Hydrogen
Summary – Ethyl Alcohol has many uses. In hand sanitizer it is the active ingredient that kills many types of bacteria. It is also used in the making of several beverages and is added to gasoline.
Sources
Ethyl alcohol | chemical compound. (n.d.). Retrieved December 10, 2015, from
Ethanol. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

16. Product 3 Compound 2 – Dihydrogen Monoxide
Molecular Formula – H2O
Inorganic as it contains no carbon atoms.
Summary – A very common molecule that is found in almost every liquid food product. In hand sanitizer it has no active effect but simply acts to water down the substance. Dihydrogen Monoxide is found almost everywhere on earth and is a very dangerous substance.
Sources
Water. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

17. Product 3 Compound 3 - Caprylyl Glycol
Molecular Formula – C8H18O2
Organic as it contains carbon
Summary – White solid that is used to coat materials to preserve them form bacterias and fungi. It is used in many cosmetic products.
Sources - 1,2-OCTANEDIOL. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from

18. Product 3 Compound 4 - Glycerol
Molecular Formula – C3H8O3
Organic as it has carbon
Summary – A liquid belonging to the alcohol family. It can be used to moisturize skin. It can also reduce the pressure in eyes.
Sources - Glycerol. (n.d.). Retrieved December 11, 2015, from

19. Product 3 Compound 5 – Blue 1
Molecular Formula – C37H34N2Na2O9S3
Organic – It contains carbon so it organic
Summary – Blue 1 is an artificial food dye. It is
Soluble in water and is widely used in food and cosmetic products. It has no reports of being toxic when eaten. It has been shown to be toxic if given through enteral feedings.
Sources - FD&C Blue No. 1 (Inactive Ingredient) - Drugs.com. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from c-blue-no html
Brilliant Blue FCF. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2015, from