Molecules around me

By Kobe Scott

Nature valley granola bar(Food product)

A nutritional granola snack bar.

https://www.naturevalley.com/granola-bars/

Compound 1:Maltodextrin
Chemical formula: C6nH(10n+2)O(5n+1)

A polysaccharide used as a food additive.Most commonly

Found as a hygroscopic white powder.
Facts:Soluble in water,normally used in the production of soda and candy.
No health hazards listed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltodextrin

Compound 2:Fructose
Chemical formula:C6H12O6

A monosaccharide found in plants.Used to form sucrose

Hazards:can cause over absorption of water to the large
Intestine causing diarrhea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fructose

Compound 3:Maltose
Chemical formula: C12H22O11

A disaccharide formed from two glucose.

No hazards listed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltose

Compound 4:baking soda

Chemical formula:NaHCO3

A fine powder made from a salt with sodium ions

And bicarbonate ions.
Can be used for pest control
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate

Compound 5:peanut flour

No chemical formula listed.
Made from crushed defatted peanuts
No hazards listed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut_flour

Medicinal product:Cough syrup

A medicinal drug used mostly by children.
Used to treat bad cough.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cough_medicine

Compound 1:Triprolidine
Helps to treat allergies. Is commonly combined
With cold medicine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triprolidine

Compound 2:Xylometazoline
A nasal decongestant used in medicines.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylometazoline

Compound 3:pholcodine
A drug that suppresses coughs and
Contains a light sedative.
Can cause dizziness,vomiting, and
gastrointestinal disturbance
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholcodine

Compound 4:guaifenesin
Used to thin or clear mucus from airways
To help breathing
Can cause formation of kidney stones.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaifenesin

Compound 5:doxylamine
Used as a nighttime allergy and cold relief.
Overdose can cause insomnia,night terrors,
Or death.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxylamine

Personal hygiene product:crest mouthwash

An oral hygiene product
http://news.crest.com/about/faq/faq_crest_pro_health

Compound 1: glycerin
An odorless colorless non-toxic compound.
Used as a sweetener.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycerol

Compound 2:Phosphoric acid

A non-toxic chemical used for oral cleansing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphoric_acid

Compound 3:Methylparaben
A preservative used in oral cleaning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylparaben

Compound 4:Cetylpyridinium chloride

An antiseptic that kills bacteria.Prevents plaque
And reduced gingivitis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetylpyridinium_chloride

Compound 5:Disodium phosphate

A Soluble salt used in mouthwash.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disodium_phosphate