BlogHide Resteemschemicalweek (44)in science • 6 years agoChemical of the Week #5: Carmine – Bug Extract used to Dye Food?Carmine Another view of Carmine, with fourth ring more visible. I will be explaining some of these different types of rings in the near future. PubChem Chemical ID: 14950 Empirical…chemicalweek (44)in science • 6 years agoChemical of the Week #4: Formaldehyde...a Carcinogen From Fruit?Ye old ball and stick model of Formaldehyde PubChem Chemical ID: 712 Empirical Formula: H2CO or CH2O Molecular Weight: 30.03 g/mol Synonyms: Formalin Formol Methanal Oxomethane…chemicalweek (44)in science • 6 years agoChemical of the Week #3: Cinnabar - Pretty in PoisonCinnabar on Dolomite. It is a rather attractive stone, makes ya wonder how many people slowly lost their health due to its luster Chemical Formula: HgS Synonyms: Vermillion (When Red Cinnabar…chemicalweek (44)in steemstem • 6 years agoChemical of the Week #2: Vinpocetine, a Nootropic Supplement?Figure 1. Ball and Stick model of Vinpocetine Figure 2. Same thing different perspective PubChem Chemical ID: 443955 Empiracal Formula: C22H26N2O2 Molecular Weight:…chemicalweek (44)in introduceyourself • 6 years agoChemical Of The Week #1 - Carbidopa...and Introduction!3D model of Carbidopa Hi, I made this account to share cool information about some of the chemicals we use, and also teach people a few things about chemistry. I have always been fascinated by…