Molecule | Other Names | |
---|---|---|
Acetic Acid | Ethanoic Acid | Found in vinegar |
Menthol | Flavoring and Medication | |
Vanillin | Flavoring | |
Oxygen | Dioxygen | Important for energy generation (approx. 21% of air) |
Nitrogen | The major component of air (approx. 79%); Unreactive | |
Carbon Dioxide | Greenhouse gas; Carbon source for plants | |
Aspirin | Acetylsalicylic Acid | |
Urea | Carbonyl Diamide | Present in urine to excrete excess nitrogen |
Ascorbic Acid | Vitamin C | Essential for the human diet |
Methane | Marsh Gas; Natural Gas | A fuel and a source for hydrogen gas production |
Ammonia | Hydrogen Nitride | Important in food production and biosynthesis |
Water | H2O | The medium of life |
Butane | A common liquefied petroleum gas | |
Glucose | Dextrose; Blood Sugar | |
Fructose | Fruit Sugar; Levulose | |
Sucrose | White Sugar; Table Sugar |