Molecules Around MeBY TONY PRPICH

My three Products: 1. Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials (Food and Nutritional Supplements) 2.Pepto-Bismol (Healthcare and medicinal products) 3.Neutrogena Naturals (Hygiene and cleansing products)

Category: Food and Nutritional SupplementsProduct Info:

Name: Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials

Description: Complete Nutritional Drink.

Ingredients: Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Lactose, and less than 2% of Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Soy Lecithin, Carrageenan, Natural and artificial Flavor, Ferric Orthophosphate, (Iron Source), Cornstarch, Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Niacinamide, Salt, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate (Pantothenic Acid), Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin A Palimate, Pyroidoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Biotin, Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Wheat Starch.

Compound Information: Compound 1 – Lactose

◦ Molecular Formula: C12H22C11

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Lactose has many food industry applications, both of pure lactose and lactose-containing

dairy by-products, for one example its bland has made it able to be used as a carrier and a stabilizer for aromas and pharmaceutical products. Lactose isn’t added directly to many foods because it is less soluble then that of some other sugars that are more commonly used. Infant formula is an exception, where the addition of lactose is necessary to match the composition of human milk.

Compound Information: Compound 2 – Magnesium Hydroxide

◦ Molecular Formula: Mg(OH)2 ◦ Inorganic because it does not contain carbon.◦ Summary: Suspensions of magnesium hydroxide in water, often called Milk of Magnesia, are used as an

antacid to neutralize stomach acid, and as a laxative. Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antiperspirant underarm deodorant. Milk of magnesia is useful against canker sores (aphthous ulcer) when used topically. Milk of magnesia is sold for medical use as chewable tablets, capsules, and as liquids having various added flavors. It is primarily used to alleviate constipation, but also to relieve indigestion and heartburn.

Compound Information: Compound 3 – Zinc Oxide• Molecular Formula: ZnO• Inorganic because it does not contain carbon.• Summary: Zinc oxide is widely used to treat a variety of other skin

conditions, in products such as baby powder and barrier creams to treat diaper rashes, calamine cream, anti-dandruff shampoos, and antiseptic ointments. In addition it is an ingredient in calamine lotion. Zinc Oxide can be used in sunscreen as well to protect against sun burns caused by the suns ultraviolet rays. Another application of it is cigarette filters.

Compound Information: Compound 4 – Folic Acid

◦ Molecular Formula: C19H19N7O6

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin. Since 1998, it has been added to cold cereals, flour,

breads, pasta, bakery items, cookies, and crackers, as required by federal law. Foods that are naturally high in folic acid include leafy vegetables (such as spinach, broccoli, and lettuce), okra, asparagus, fruits (such as bananas, melons, and lemons). Folic acid is used for preventing and treating low blood levels of folic acid (folic acid deficiency), as well as its complications, including “tired blood” (anemia) and the inability of the bowel to absorb nutrients properly.

Compound information: Compound 5 – Copper Gluconate

◦ Molecular Formula: C12H22CuO14

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Copper Gluconate is the copper salt of D-gluconic acid. It is an

odorless light blue or blue-green crystal or powder which is easily soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol. Dietary supplement -- metabolizable copper to treat copper deficiency. It is also used to treat acne vulgaris, common cold, hypertension, premature labor, Leishmaniasis, visceral postoperative complications.

Category: Healthcare and medicinal products. Product Information:

Name: Pepto-Bismol

Description: Maximum strength medicine for upset stomach and diarrhea.

Ingredients: Active - Bismuth subsalicylate. Inactive – Benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water.

Compound Information: Compound 1 – Benzoic Acid

◦ Molecular formula: C7H6O2

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid and a

simple aromatic carboxylic acid. Benzoic Acid is an important precursor for the synthesis of many other organic substances. It is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases such as tinea, ringworm, and athlete's foot. Benzoic acid was used as an expectorant, analgesic, and antiseptic in the early 20th century.

Compound Information: Compound 2 - Methylcellulose

◦ Molecular Formula  C6H7O2(OH)x(OCH3)◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Methylcelluose is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form

and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. It is used for constipation because it increases viscosity and it is also in some ice creams.

Compound Information: Compound 3 – Saccharin

◦ Molecular formula: C7H5NO3S◦ Organic Because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Saccharin is an artificial sweetener. The basic substance, benzoic

sulfilimine, has effectively no food energy and is much sweeter than sucrose, but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. It is used to sweeten products such as drinks, candies, cookies, medicines, and toothpaste. During the early 1970s linked saccharin with the development of bladder cancer in rodents. As a consequence, all food containing saccharin was labeled with a warning.

Compound Information: Compound 4 - Salicylic acid• Molecular formula: C7H6O3

• Organic because it contains carbon.• Summary: Salicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid.

This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone. Salicylic acid has been shown to work through several different pathways. Although toxic in large quantities, salicylic acid is used as a food preservative and as bactericidal and an antiseptic.

Compound Information: Compound 5 - Sorbic acid

◦ Molecular Formula: C6H8O2

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural

organic compound used as a food preservative. Sorbic acid and its salts, such as sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate, and calcium sorbate, are antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. In general the salts are preferred over the acid form because they are more soluble in water, but it is the acid form that is active.

Category: Personal hygiene and cleansing products.Product Information:

Name: Neutrogena Naturals◦ Description: Purifying facial cleanser◦ Ingredients: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside,

Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance.

Compound Information: Compound 1 - Cocamidoproyl Betaine

◦ Molecular formula: C19H38N2O3

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, is also known as Coco Betaine. In this particular personal care

product, it functions as a mild cleanser, a medium-strength surfactant, as well as a foam booster. As well, (CAPB) is highly water soluble in a wide pH range and is an excellent conditioning and antistatic agent.

Compound Information: Compound 2 – Glycerol

◦ Molecular formula: C3H5(OH)3

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Glycerol, can also be referred to as 1,2,3-propanetriol. Glycerin can be extracted from vegetable oils.

However, nowadays, it is also produced by chemical synthesis. The glycerol backbone is central to all lipids known as triglycerides. In this cleanser, this simple polyol compound (glycerol) is added because it is a humectant (attracts moisture to the skin). Glycerin also has hygroscopic properties - it absorbs water from the air. This also adds to its moisturizing ability. As well as for its moisturizing effects, glycerin

Compound Information: Compound 3 - Willow Bark Extract

◦ Molecular Formula: C13H18O7

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: White Willow Bark is a natural product extracted from White Willow trees. The active extract

of the bark is called salicin after the Latin name for the White Willow (Salix alba). White willow bark extract in skin care, particularly in Neutrogena Naturals (facewash), is utilized for its anti-acne, oil/sebum control, as well as for its exfoliating properties. It is used in this product because of its oil-control effects.

Compound Information: Compound 4 - Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride:

◦ Molecular formula: C6H18NO2

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: Guar gum, 2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropyl ether chloride/Guar

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is an organic compound that is a water-soluble quaternary ammonium derivative of guar gum. It is present in Neutrogena Naturals because of its hydrophobic conditioning properties to provide moisture and also because it helps to increase the viscosity and thickness of the face wash.

Compound information: Compound 5 – Sodium Benzoate

◦ Molecular formula: NaC7H5O2

◦ Organic because it contains carbon.◦ Summary: is a widely used food preservative, with E number E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid

and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid. Benzoic acid occurs naturally at low levels in cranberries, prunes, greengage plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples.

Works Cited: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_hydroxide

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_oxide

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1017-FOLIC%20ACID.aspx?activeIngredientId=1017&activeIngredientName=FOLIC%20ACID

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_gluconate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoic_acid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methyl_cellulose

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saccharin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicylic_acid#Medicinal_and_cosmetic_uses

Works cited Continued: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbic_acid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocamidopropyl_betaine

http://www.bulkactives.com/cocobetaine.htm

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