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Abscisic acid   Abscisic acid is a naturally occurring hormone in plants.
Acenaphthylene   Acenaphthylene is a low molecular weight, 2-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH).
Acetaminophen   Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol.
Acetate   Sodium acetate forms white crystals in powder form.
Acetic acid   Acetic acid is the compound responsible for the pungent characteristic odor and sour taste of vinegar.
Acetone   Acetone is a colorless liquid that has a distinctive smell and taste.
Acetophenone   Acetophenone is a colorless liquid or white crystal, with characteristic odor.
Acetyl peroxide   Acetyl peroxide is used as a catalyst for resins.
Acetyl salicylic acid   Aspirin is an over-the-counter analgesic.
2-Acetylaminofluorene   2-Acetylaminofluorene is white-colored solid, man-made chemical compound used in medicines and fabric dyes.
Acetylcholine   O-Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter.
Acetylcholine chloride   O-Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter.
Acetylene   Acetylene is an odorless and colorless gas with a garlic-like odor.
Acroleic acid   Acrylic acid is a plant molecule that is produced by marine algae and used to make plastics.
Acrylamide   Acrylamide is a toxin and possible carcinogen used in water treatment.
Acrylic acid   Acrylic acid is a plant molecule that is produced by marine algae and used to make plastics.
Acrylonitrile   Acrylonitrile is a toxin and possible carcinogen used in industrial manufacturing.
α-Actinin   Actin aids in providing structure and shape to animal, plant, and fungal cells.
Acyclovir hydrate   A viral inhibitor commonly used as a medication for HIV and Aids patients.
Adenine   Adenine is one of the two purine bases used in forming nucleotides DNA and RNA.
Adenosine   Adenosine is a purine nucleoside.
Adipic acid   Adipic acid is used as an acidulant in non-alcoholic beverages, gelatins and puddings.
Adrenaline   Adrenaline is a hormone synthesized in the adrenal medulla.
Adrucil   5-Fluorouracil is an antimetabolite used to treat cancer.
Advil   Ibuprofen is a very popular drug used to assist in reducing inflammatory response.
Alanine   Alanine is a non-essential amino acid.
L-Alanine   Alanine is a non-essential amino acid.
Aldrin   Aldrin is a banned insecticide and a persistent organic pollutant.
Allene   Allene is a chiral compound.
α-Tocopherol   Vitamin E can be used to prevent and treat arteriosclerosis.
Aluminum bromide   Aluminum bromide is flammable and corrosive.
Aluminum fluoride   Aluminum fluoride is used as coating material for mirrors and lasers.
Aluminum monoxide   Aluminum monoxide has been identified in the infrared spectrum and it is believed to exist in circumstellar matter.
Amidox   Amidox is a widely used herbicide.
α-Aminobutyric acid   Aminobutyric acid (ABA) is a non-protein amino acid that can protect certain plants from pathogens.
DL-3-Aminoisobutyric acid monohydrate   Aminoisobutyric acid monohydrate is a non-protein amino acid, which posses an antifungal activity.
Ammonium ion   Ammonium is an important ion in the fertilizer industry.
Amoxone   Amoxone is a widely used herbicide.
Amphidinolide B1 cyclohexane solvate   Amphidinolide B1 has been isolated from dinoflagellates, amphidinium.
Amphidinolide H   Amphidinolide H is a potential anti-cancer agent.
Anatase   Anatase is a rare form of titanium oxide that is found in igneous rocks.
Androsterone   Androsterone is an androgen or male sex hormone.
Anhydrite   Anhydrite is the dehydrated from of the mineral Gypsum.
Anhydroanguibactin   Anhydroanguibactin was isolated from the fish pathogen Vibrio anguillarum.
Anhydroscymnol   Anhydroscymnol is the product of alkaline hydrolysis of scymnol sulfate.
Aniline   Aniline is used in the manufacture of resins, varnishes, perfumes and printing inks.
Annulin A   Annulin A has been isolated from the marine hydroid Garveia annulata.
Anthracene   Anthracene, a PAH, is a pollutant used to manufacture dyes.
Antimony   Antimony is a Silver-white, lustrous, and hard metal.
Apatite   Apatite is found in all rock types.
Apophyllite   Apophyllite specimens are found in ancient lava and basalt flows.
Aqua-kleen   Aqua-kleen is a widely used herbicide.
Aquamarine   Aquamarine is a gorgeous bluish-green gemstone found commonly in Brazil.
Aragonite   Aragonite is a mineral in the calcium carbonate group, and is the cousin of calcite.
Arginine   Arginine is an amino acid with several important functions.
L-Arginine hydrobromide monohydrate   Arginine is an amino acid with several important functions.
Arkelite   Arkelite is the main component of cubic zirconium.
Arsenic   Arsenic is a brittle greyish crystalline solid.
Arsenopyrite   Arsenopyrite, aka Mispickel, is an abundant mineral throughout the world.
Arsine   Arsine is a highly toxic gas with a garlic-like or fishy odor that was used as war gas.
Ascidiacyclamide benzene solvate   Ascidiacyclamide is a cyclic octapeptide containing the amino acids thiazole and oxazoline.
Ascorbic acid   Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is used in many biochemical pathways in the human body.
Asparagine   Asparagine is a non-essential amino acid and is the β-amide of aspartic acid.
Aspartame   Aspartame is a common artificial sweetener.
Aspartic acid   Aspartate is a nonessential amino acid that is produced in the liver.
Aspirin   Aspirin is an over-the-counter analgesic.
Aspirochlorine   Aspirochlorine is a natural product derived from glycine.
ATP   ATP is short for adenosine triphosphate which is a nucleotide that has a ribose sugar and three phosphate groups.
AZT   AZT is one of the most commonly used anti-HIV drugs.
Azurite   Azurite is a mineral closely associated with malachite.
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Bacteriopheophytin A   Pheophytin is a chlorophyll derivative involved in photosynthesis.
Barite   Barite is a very common mineral that is usually white or colorless.
Barium chloride   Barium chloride exists as a toxic, colorless crystal.
9-BBN   9-BBN is extremely susceptible to air oxidation and may spontaneously combust.
Benitoite   Benitoite is the state gem of California.
Benzene   Benzene is an air-borne hydrocarbon that is produced by burning natural products.
Benzoic acid   Benzoic acid occurs as white needle shaped crystals found naturally in gum benzoin.
Benzophenone   Benzophenone is an aromatic compound with a fragrance like geranium.
Benzo(a)pyrene   Benzo(a)pyrene is commonly found in cigarette smoke, coal tar and fuel exhaust.
p-Benzoquinone   p-Benzoquinone can be highly toxic and fatal if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Benzothiazole   Benzothiazole is used as a food additive despite its unpleasant odor.
Beryl   Beryl is colorless in pure form however impurities make it sought after gemstones like emeralds and aquamarines.
Beryl   Aquamarine is a gorgeous bluish-green gemstone found commonly in Brazil.
Biacetyl   2,3-butanedione, also known as diacetyl, is the compound responsible for giving butter, butterscotch, and some beers, their flavor.
Bicyclomycin   Bicyclomycin is an antibacterial drug that acts as an inhibitor of the ρ transcription terminator factor.
Biotin   Vitamin H is water-soluble and belongs to the group of essential B vitamins.
Biphosphate ion   The biphosphate ion occurs naturally and is important for cell functions in the body.
Bismuth   Bismuth is a brittle greyish-white metal with a pinkish tinge.
Bisulphite ion   Bisulfite is an ion used in the brewing industry and in the paper industry.
Boracite   Boracite is an industrially important ore of boron.
Borax   Borax is an industrially important mineral and a boron source.
Borazine   Borazine, the inorganic analog of benzene, is a valuable precursor to hexagonal and cubic boron-nitride.
Boron   Boron is solid at room temperature.
Boron trifluoride   Boron trifluoride is a common lewis acid.
Boron trifluoride etherate   Boron trifluoride is a common lewis acid.
Brazilianite   Brazilianite is one of a few phosphate gems.
Brevetoxin B   Brevetoxin is a harmful marine neurotoxin found in algae which causes poisoning of humans and death to marine life when ingested.
Bromoaureol acetate   Bromoaureol acetate is an unusual sesquiterpene-hydroquinone derivative found in a marine sponge.
1-Bromo-1-chloro-ethene   Bromochloroethene is a halogenated hydrocarbon that it is believed contributes to the depletion of ozone layer.
Bromo-chloro-fluoro-methane   Bromochlorofluoromethane is a chiral molecule.
Bromopentafluoride   Bromine pentafluoride is used as a fluorinating agent to produce fluorocarbons.
Brooklax   Phenolphthalein consists of three phenol rings attatched to a common carbon atom.
Buckminsterfullerene   Buckminsterfullerene is a spherical shaped allotrope of carbon discovered in 1985.
BuLi   N-Butyl Lithium is one of the most highly used organolithium compounds.
Bupropion   Bupropion is an anti-depressant of the amino-ketone class.
Butylbenzoic acid   Butylbenzoic acid is a white to light yellow crystalline flakes used as intermediate of pharmaceuticals.
Butyric acid   n-Butyric acid is a viscous, foul-smelling, liquid carboxylic acid.
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C60 Fullerene    Buckminsterfullerene is a spherical shaped allotrope of carbon discovered in 1985.
C70 Fullerene   Fullerenes are spherical, cagelike molecules consisting of annelated carbon five - and six rings.
Caffeine   A stimulant found in drinks and used in pharmaceuticals.
Calcite   Calcite is the most common form of calcium carbonate.
Calcium hydride   Calcium Hydride is a cold-trapped molecule that is investigated for applications in laser spectroscopy.
Calcium hydroxide   Calcium hydroxide can be found in plasmas, flames and in circumstellar shells.
Calcium monoxide   Calcium monoxide can be colorless cubic crystals; white or grayish white lumps, or granular powder.
Calcium sulfide   Calcium sulfide has an unpleasant smell like rotten egg.
Caledonite   Caledonite is a blue green mineral which was discovered in Caledonia, now known as Scotland.
Calyculin A   Calyculin A was initially isolated from the marine sponge Discodermia calyx.
Camphor   Camphor is a component in many analgesic, sore muscle, and chest rubs and in natural cough suppressants.
Cantharidin   Cantharidin is a chemical derived from the green blister beetle used for wart treatment.
ε-Caprolactam   Caprolactam was discovered in 1886 and means goat s milk.
Captan   Captan is a General Use Pesticide (GUP).
Carbon acid gas   Carbon dioxide, CO2, is one of the gases in our atmosphere, which is uniformly distributed over the earth's surface.
Carbon dioxide   Carbon dioxide, CO2, is one of the gases in our atmosphere, which is uniformly distributed over the earth's surface.
Carbon suboxide   Carbon suboxide is a foul-smelling lachrymatory gas.
Carbon tetrachloride   Carbon tetrachlooride (CCl4), also called tetrachloromethane, is a simple organic halogen compound.
Carbonate   The acid that causes the tart taste of carbonated beverages.
Carbonate ion   Carbonates are widely used, dependent on the cation, as pharamceuticals, detergent, and pesticides.
Carbonic acid   Carbonic acid is a product in the fermentation of liquors.
Carbonic anhydride   Carbon dioxide, CO2, is one of the gases in our atmosphere, which is uniformly distributed over the earth's surface.
Carletonite   Carletonite is a rare mineral found only in Mt Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada.
Carnallite   Carnallite is a white or reddish mineral used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium.
R-Carnitine   R-Carnitine is an important biological molecule that plays a role in fat metabolism.
β-Carotene   β-carotene is found in many plants and has a high nutritional value.
L-Carvone   This compound is used as a flavoring and perfume agent.
Caryophyllene   Caryophyllene is an aromatic compound common in many substances.
Cassiterite   Cassiterite is a mineral with high luster.
Catechol   Catechol occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables.
Cavansite   Cavansite is an electric or ocean blue mineral.
Celestine   Celestine is a sky blue mineral that is structurally and often physically similar to Barite.
Cembranolide   Cembranolide is a marine natural product isolated from soft coral with antitumor activity.
Cerussite   Cerussite crystals can be found twinned in portions of ore deposits.
Chalcanthite   Chalcanthite is a bluish mineral that is water soluble.
Chalcopyrite   Chalcopyrite is a brassy yellow mineral that tarnishes to irridescent blues, greens, yellows and purples.
Chlorate   Chlorate is a very strong oxidizing agent.
Trans-Chlordane   Chlordane is a constituent of pesticides now largely banned and a UN-designated "dirty dozen POP."
Chlordene   Chlordene is an intermediate in the manufacture of insecticides chlordane and heptachlor.
Chlorine monoxide   Chlorine monoxide plays an important role in the breakdown of the stratospheric ozone.
Chlorocresol   Chlorocresol is used as a preservative for glues, paints, creams, inks and textiles.
Chloro-difluoro-methane   Chlorodifluoromethane is a highly useful compound but has severe toxic effects.
Chloromethane   Chloromethane is a natural substance found in air, water, and soil that is toxic at high levels.
Chlorophyll   Chlorophyll is the molecule that absorbs sunlight and is responsible for the photosynthesis process.
Chlorosulfuric acid   NULL
Cholecalciferol   Vitamin D3 is one of the most important biological regulators of calcium metabolism.
Cholesterol   Cholesterol is a steroid alcohol (sterol) important to animal cell structure and related to coronary health.
Cholic acid acrylonitrile clathrate   Acrylonitrile is a toxin and possible carcinogen used in industrial manufacturing.
Chromate   Salts of chromate are brightly colored yellow to red compounds.
Chromium   Chromium is a naturally occurring element that has been determined to be a human carcinogen.
Chromium trioxide   Chromium trioxide reacts with most organic material in a violent and often explosive fashion.
Chrysene   Chrysene is a colorless crystalline solid used primarily in research.
Chrysoberyl   Chrysoberyl is a rare oxide mineral.
Cinnabar   Cinnabar is a bright scarlet or blood red to a brick red colored mineral with a submetallic luster.
Cinnamic acid   Cinnamic acid derivatives are important metabolic building blocks in the production of lignins for higher plants.
Cinnamon   Cinnamaldehyde is the primary active component in cinnamon.
Cisplatin   Cisplatin is an anticancer drug that is used to treat ovarian, testicular, and bladder cancers.
Citric acid   Citric acid is a component of many types of fruits.
Clinoclase   Clinoclase has a beautiful dark blue to dark greenish blue color.
Cocaine   A strong central nervous system stimulant that enhances alertness and restrains appetite.
Codeine   Codeine is the most widely used, naturally occurring narcotic in medical treatment.
Pseudo-conhydrine   Pseudo-conhydrine is found in hemlock, a poisonous herb of the parsley family.
Collagen   Collagen composes twenty five percent of all protein in the human body.
Copiapite   Copiapite is a hydrous sulfate.
Copiapite ferrian   Copiapite is a hydrous sulfate.
Copper   Copper is a very common, distinctively colored element.
Coronene   Coronene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) containing seven aromatic carbon rings.
Cortisol   Cortisol is a steroid hormone secreted in response to physical or psychological stress.
Cortisone   Cortisone injections can be used to treat inflammation of the body.
Corundum   Corundum is the second hardest natural mineral.
Coumarin   Coumarin is usually associated with the smell of newly-mown, sweetclover hay. It has a very sweet smell, but a very bitter taste.
Creatine   Creatine is an amino acid that is made in the body by liver and kidneys.
m-Cresol   m-Cresol, a possible toxic carcinogen, has many applications in industry.
p-Cresol   p-Cresol has a phenolic odor and is slightly soluble in water.
Crocoite   Crocoite is a rare chromate mineral that is orange-red in color.
Cryolite   Cryolite is added to fireworks to produce yellow-colored explosion.
Cucurbitine   Cucurbitine is used for the preparation of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Cucurbitine perchlorate   Cucurbitine is used for the preparation of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Cumene hydroperoxide   Cumene hydroperoxide is thermally unstable.
Curcumin   Curcumin is found in the root of the turmeric plant Curcuma longa.
Cyanide ion   The central nervous system is the primary target organ for cyanide toxicity.
Cyanoacetylene   Cyanoacetylene was detected in interstellar space in 1970.
Cyanoacrylate    Cyanoacrylate is part of super glue.
Cyanogen   Cyanogen is a colorless gas with almond-like odor, which is acrid and pungent in high concentrations.
Cyclobutane   Cyclobutane is an aliphatic cyclic hydrocarbon.
Cyclohexane   Cyclohexane is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon.
Cyclomarin A   Cyclomarin A is found in sea dwelling bacteria.
Cyclomarin A diacetate ethyl acetate solvate   Cyclomarin A is found in sea dwelling bacteria.
Cyclopropane   Cyclopropane is used as an anesthetic and as a precursor to many pharmaceuticals.
Cyclopropane carboxylic acid   Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid is a clear liquid used in organic synthesis.
Cyclopropenylidene   Carbenes are highly reactive and play an important role as intermediate in organic synthesis.
Cycloxazoline   Cycloxazoline is a marine natural product.
Cymobarbatol   Cymobarbatol is an antimutagenic agent isolated from the marine algae Cymopolia barbata.
Cysteine   Cysteine is a sulfur containing, non-essential amino acid.
Cytidine   Cytidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside.
Cytosine   Cytosine is a base used in storing and transporting genetic information.
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2,4 D   2,4-D is a widely used herbicide.
D-Glucitol   Sorbitol is a bulk sweetner with a pleasant taste. It is a suitable substitute for sugar.
D-(-)-Luciferin   Luciferin is a pigment occurring in luminescent organism as fireflies.
Dactylallene   Dactylallene was isolated from the digestive gland of the anaspidean mollusc Aplysia dactylomela.
p,p-DDE   DDE is a breakdown product of the notorious pollutant DDT.
DDT   DDT or 1,1-bis(p-Chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethane was a popular insecticide commonly used in the 1940s through to the 1970s.
Decachlorobiphenyl   Decachlorobiphenyl is a PCB which was found to be an industrial pollutant.
Decamine   Decamine is a widely used herbicide.
Dechlorane   Mirex is a pesticide banned in most of the world.
Dechlorane Plus    Dechlorane Plus is a flame retardant containing chlorine.
Dechlorane Plus (stereo isomer)    Dechlorane Plus is a flame retardant containing chlorine.
Decopur   Decopur is a widely used herbicide.
Diacetylene   Diacetylene has been observed in circumstellar envelopes and in the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Diamond   The diamond is a valuable mineral.
Diazepam   Diazepam is a compound that belongs to a group of benzodiazepine tranquilizers.
Diazomethane   Diazomethane is a yellow gas with a musty odor.
Dibenzoyl peroxide   An organic compound that is a component of hardener paste.
6,6'-Dibromo-indigo   Dibromoindigo in solution is blue but when used as a dye on wool the color is purple.
Dicamba or 3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid    Dicamba is part of many broadband herbicides.
Dicarbon monoxide   Dicarbon Monoxide is a carbonyl carbene, which are building blocks in the synthesis of organic compounds.
2,2'-Dichlorobiphenyl   Dichlorobiphenyl is a PCB which was found to be an industrial pollutant.
4,4'-Dichlorobiphenyl   Dichlorobiphenyl is a PCB which was found to be an industrial pollutant.
Dichloro-difluoro-methane   Dichlorodifluoromethane is a gas that was used as a refrigerant.
1,2-Dichloroethane   1,2-Dichloroethane is a clear, colorless, heavy, flammable, oily liquid with a pleasant chloroform- like odor.
1,2-Dichloronapthalene   1,2-Dichloronaphthalene is a polychlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon no longer industrially produced due to its toxicity.
1,5-Dichloronapthalene   1,5-Dichloronaphthalene is a polychlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon no longer industrially produced due to its toxicity.
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid   2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid is a widely used herbicide.
Dichromate ion   Dichromate is an ion with a 2- charge used as an oxidizing agent.
Dieldrin   Dieldrin is an organochlorine hydrocarbon that arises when the insecticide aldrin rapidly degrades in the environment under the action of sunlight or bacteria.
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate   DHAP is an intermediate molecule involved in processes occurring in the body as glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.
Diketene   Acetyl ketene freezes at 20 degrees F.
Dimethyl sulfide   Dimethyl sulfide gives off the smell of decaying vegetables and at other times can smell like sweet corn.
Dimethylpyrazine   2,5-dimethylpyrazine is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water and organic compounds.
Dimethyltryptamine   Dimethyltryptamine is a nautral hallucinogen found in numerous plants.
Dinitrogen tetroxide   Dinitrogen tetroxide is an oxidizer and highly toxic and corrosive gas.
Dinitrophenol   2,4-Dinitrophenol is the most important of dinitrophenol's six possible isomers, resembling a yellow sand-like crystalline solid.
Dinitrotoluene   Dinitrotoluene is a highly reactive chemical used in the production of munitions and explosives.
Dioxane   Dioxane is colorless liquid with a faint, pleasant odor.
Dioxin   TCDD or 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin is a chemical known to cause health problems.
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine   Diphenylhydrazine can be converted into benzidine, a known human carcinogen.
Di-t-butyl-peroxide   Di-tert-Butyl Peroxide is a colorless to yellow liquid, with characteristic odor.
Diuron   Diuron is a substituted urea herbicide.
Divinyl acetylene   Divinyl Acetylene belongs to Class-III peroxidizable compounds, which forms peroxides upon aging.
DL-3-Aminoisobutyric acid monohydrate   Aminoisobutyric acid monohydrate is a non-protein amino acid, which posses an antifungal activity.
Dodecanedioic acid   Dodecanedioic acid is a white crystalline powder incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Dolomite   The limestone Dolomites in northern Italy are one of Europe's greatest natural sites.
Domeykite   Domeykite is a semi-metal alloy used as a minor ore of copper and for ornamental purposes.
Durdenite   Emmonsite is one of the few minerals which contain tellurium.
Durotox   PCP is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water or alcohol.
Dynamite   Dynamite is the most stable of all high explosives.
Dysamide C   Dysamide C is natural product isolated from a marine sponge Dysidea fragilis.
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Ecstasy   MDMA is a synthetic amphetamine derivative used predominantly by humans for recreational purposes.
Emmonsite   Emmonsite is one of the few minerals which contain tellurium.
Endrin   Endrin is an organochlorine pesticide that was once used to kill insects on cotton, rice, and corn, and to control rodents in orchards.
Epinephrine   Adrenaline is a hormone synthesized in the adrenal medulla.
ε-Caprolactam   Caprolactam was discovered in 1886 and means goat s milk .
Epsomite   Epsomite, known as the epsom salt, was created for medicinal purposes.
Erythrite   Erythrite has an unusual and unique bright red-purple color very attractive to collectors.
Erythromycin   Erythromycin is an antibiotic that is used for several purposes.
Estradiol   Estradiol is a sex hormone.
Estrol   Estrone is a sex hormone.
Estrone   Estrone is a sex hormone.
Ethane   Ethane is the simplest structural form of a hydrocarbon.
Ethane carboxylic acid   Acrylic acid is a plant molecule that is produced by marine algae and used to make plastics.
Ethanol   Ethanol is used throughout the world.
Ethyl alcohol   Ethanol is used throughout the world.
Ethyl ether   Divinyl ether is a colorless low boiling liquid.
Ethyl maltol   Ethyl maltol is a flavor enhancer that is safe, non-toxic, and highly used.
Ethylene   Ethylene is a simple but highly useful organic chemical.
Ethylene carboxylic acid   Acrylic acid is a plant molecule that is produced by marine algae and used to make plastics.
Ethylene glycol   Ethylene glycol used to create artificial smoke or fog used in theatrical productions.
Ethylene oxide   EtO is toxic, flammable and highly reactive.
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Ferredoxin   Ferredoxin is a reducing agent used in production of bioelements.
Ferric chloride   Ferric chloride is a red-orange solid that has hygroscopic properties.
Ferric oxide   Ferric oxide color changes with increasing particle size from light red to dark violet.
Ferrous chloride   Ferrous chloride is a pale greenish salt-like crystal or powder, which is soluble in water.
Fluoranthene   Fluoranthene is a component of diesel exhaust.
Fluorapatite   Apatite is found in all rock types.
Fluorene   Fluorene is a component of corn silk, diesel exhaust, and dyestuffs.
Fluorite   Fluorite is thermo-luminescent, that is it glows when heated.
5-Fluorouracil   5-Fluorouracil is an antimetabolite used to treat cancer.
Fluoxetine   Fluoxetine, known as Prozac, is a SSRI-type antidepressant.
Fool's Gold   Chalcopyrite is a brassy yellow mineral that tarnishes to irridescent blues, greens, yellows and purples.
Formic acid   Formic acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent a penetrating odor and sour taste.
Fructose   Fructose is the primary sugar found in fruits.
Fructose-6-phosphate   Fructose-6-Phosphate is a phosphorylated form of fructose commonly found in plant cells and animal tissues.
C70 Fullerene   Fullerenes are spherical, cagelike molecules consisting of annelated carbon five - and six rings.
Fumaric acid   Fumaric acid is used as a substitute of tartaric acid in beverages and baking powders.
Fumiquinazoline C   Fumiquinazoline C was isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of the fish Pseudolabrus japonicus.
Fumiquinazoline C acetone solvate   Fumiquinazoline C was isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of the fish Pseudolabrus japonicus.
Furaldehyde   Furfural is a colorless liquid that has a pleasant, almond-like aromatic odor; upon exposure to air it turns dark brown.
2-Furoic acid   2-Fuoric acid is an alcaloid found in Erythroxylum dekindtii, a plant similar to Erythroxylum coca.
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Galacturonic acid   Galacturonic acid prepared from pectin can be used to synthesize vitamin C.
Galena   Galena is the main source of lead and is a very soft mineral.
Gallic acid   Gallic acid is a colorless, crystalline, organic acid found in gallnuts, sumach, tea leaves, oak bark, and various other plants.
Gallic acid monohydrate   Gallic acid is a colorless, crystalline, organic acid found in gallnuts, sumach, tea leaves, oak bark, and various other plants.
Garnet   Garnet is an abundant gemstone.
Gaspeite   The lime green mineral Gaspeite was first found in the town Gaspeite in Quebec, Canada.
Germane   Germane is a colorless, toxic and flammable gas.
D-Glucitol   Sorbitol is a bulk sweetner with a pleasant taste. It is a suitable substitute for sugar.
Glucocorticoid   Desoxymethasone is a topical administered corticosteroid.
Glucose   Glucose is the most common monosaccharide.
Glucuronic acid   Glucuronic acid is a needle-shaped crystal derived from gum acacia.
Glutamate   Glutamate is one of two acidic amino acids.
Glutamic acid   Glutamate is one of two acidic amino acids.
Glutamine   Glutamine, a nonessential amino acid, is an abundant protein building block found in both plants and animals.
Glutaric acid   Glutaric acid is used for the manufacture of polyamides and polyesters.
Glycine   Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that helps to convert potential toxic substances into harmless forms.
Gold   Gold is a soft and valuable metal.
Graphite   Graphite is a polymorph of the element carbon.
Guanidinium nitrate   Guanidinium nitrate is crystalline powder used in medicine as muscle stimulant.
Guanine   Guanine is a purine base found in nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA.
Guanosine   Guanosine is a purine nucleoside.
Gypsum   Gypsum is a white, yellow, or colorless mineral that is mainly used to produce plaster.
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Halite   Halite is one of many substances that are essential for human life.
Halloysite   Halloysite clays are used to make the highest quality porcelain.
Halomon   Halomon is a marine toxin that displays anti-tumor activity.
Hardystonite   Hardystonite is a white to pink mineral that fluoresces, dark purple, under UV light.
HCB   HCB is a persistent organic pollutant.
Hematite   Hematite is the principle ore of iron used in the manufacture of steel.
Heptachlor   Heptachlor is ranked one of the most hazardous compounds to ecosystems and human health.
Heptachlor epoxide   Heptachlor epoxide is formed from the pollutant heptachlor in the environment.
Hessite   Silver telluride is a soft, steel-gray, lustrous mineral.
HEX   Hexachlorocyclopentadiene is precursor for manufacturing pesticides, flame retardants, resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics.
Hexachlorobenzene   HCB is a persistent organic pollutant.
Hexachlorocyclohexane   Gamma-HCH is used as a commercial insecticide in fruit and vegetable crops.
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene   Hexachlorocyclopentadiene is precursor for manufacturing pesticides, flame retardants, resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics.
Hexafluorosulfide   Sulfur hexafluoride is a unique gas due to its chemical inertness and stability.
Hexahydrobenzene   Cyclohexane is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon.
Hexane   Hexane is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild, gasoline-like odor.
Histidine   Histidine is a non-essential amino acid, although it is sometimes essential for children.
(-)-Histrionicotoxin   Histrionicotoxin is a poison that comes from a small brightly colored frog, called Dendrobates Histrionicus.
Honulactone D   Honulactone D was isolated from the Indonesian marine sponge Strepsichlordaia aliena.
Hyaluronidase   Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that can be purified from bee and snake venom.
Hydrated iron tellurite   Emmonsite is one of the few minerals which contain tellurium.
Hydrazine   Hydrazine is a strong reducing agent.
Hydrochloric acid (if in aqueous solution)   Hydrochloric acid is a colorless to slightly yellow fuming liquid with a pungent and irritating odor.
Hydrogen bromide   Hydrogen Bromide is a component of volcano gas.
Hydrogen cyanide   Cyanide is a chemical asphyxiant; it stops the tissue from utilizing oxygen which makes it a potentially fatal poison.
Hydrogen fluoride   Hydrogen fluoride can be a colorless gas or a fuming liquid with a strong an irritating odor.
Hydrogen iodide   Hydrogen iodide is used for its expectorant action in chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
Hydrogen peroxide   Peroxide is an environmental alternative to chlorine based bleaches.
Hydrogen selenide   Hydrogen Selenide is used in doping as mix for preparation of semiconductor materials.
Hydrogen sulfide   Hydrogen Sulfide is a colorless gas with a strong odor of rotten eggs and sweetish taste.
Hydronium   Hydronium forms in the presence of hydrogen ions and water.
Hydroxide ion   The hydroxyl radical is a simple compound that when combined with metals usually forms bases like NaOH.