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Take A Look at Some of Medicines That Can Help You Relieve Your Cold. Cough Suppressants or Expectorants Compounds Dextromethorphan

The document discusses the chemistry of common cold medicines, including cough suppressants and expectorants like dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, as well as painkillers and decongestants used to treat headaches and blocked noses. It also examines the key compounds that make up soap, such as sodium stearate, sodium hydroxide, and surfactants, and their functions. The chemistry of ingredients in Coca-Cola is reviewed, identifying citric acid, phosphoric acid, and carbonic acid which provide flavor and acidity, with phosphoric acid being the primary contributor to its pH.

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Take A Look at Some of Medicines That Can Help You Relieve Your Cold. Cough Suppressants or Expectorants Compounds Dextromethorphan

The document discusses the chemistry of common cold medicines, including cough suppressants and expectorants like dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, as well as painkillers and decongestants used to treat headaches and blocked noses. It also examines the key compounds that make up soap, such as sodium stearate, sodium hydroxide, and surfactants, and their functions. The chemistry of ingredients in Coca-Cola is reviewed, identifying citric acid, phosphoric acid, and carbonic acid which provide flavor and acidity, with phosphoric acid being the primary contributor to its pH.

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The chemistry of cold medicine

Take a look at some of medicines that can help you relieve your cold.

Cough
Suppressants or expectorants

Compounds Figure
Dextromethorphan O
H3C

CH3

NH
H

Guaifenesin CH3
O
OH

O
OH

Headache
Painkiller
Compound Figure
s
Ibuprofen O

OH

H3C CH3

CH3

Paracetam
ol O
CH3
HO NH
Blocked nose

Decongestants

Compounds Figure
Phenylephrine CH3
NH

OH
HO
Oxymetazoline CH3
H3C
CH3
N
H3C

HO N
H
CH3
The chemistry of Soap

Soap is used in our daily life for washing, bathing, and other types of
housekeeping.

Compounds Figure Function


Sodium stearate O Na Sodium stearate
H3C 14 the stabiliser and
thickener that
O
reacts with hard
water to produce
white soap scum
Sodium hydroxide O Sodium hydroxid
Na H is used in produc
as a pH adjuster.
It's also used in
soap-making to
turn fats and oils
into soap
Surfactant O CH3 Surfactant used
CH3
break down the
N O interface betwee
O N water and oils o
dirt. They also
CH3
hold these oils
H 3C O
and dirt in
suspension, and
allow their
removal.
Sodium Laureth O -
Effective at
O
S +
Sulfate (SLS) H3C O Na removing oils an
O residues. It also
reduces the
surface tension
of water and allow
it to become wet
and clean surfaces

O
-
O N
+
HN NH NH CH
3
O N N
H3C H3C
O O
CH3
N OO O CH3
+
N
OO

O
O O
NH CH3
OH NH2 O
CH3

+
O K

- S O
O N
O

Acids in coca cola :

1) citric acid (C6H8O7) ,weak organic acid as well as a


natural preservative

O OH
O O

OH
HO OH

2) phosphoric acid (H3PO4), used to provide a sour and


tangy taste
O
HO P OH
OH

3)carbonic acid (H2CO3), weak acid formed when carbon


dioxide is dissolved in water. Works to carbonate the soda as
well as provide a sour taste in the soda with both citric and
phosphorus acid.
O O
H H

O
- Its pH is reported to be 2.6 to 2.7, mainly due to
H 3 PO 4 , phosphoric acid. As a fizzy drink, it contains plenty of
dissolved carbon dioxide, but this makes very little
contribution to the acidity.

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