Organic Molecules

Alkanes

Methane: used as fuel and raw material in the plastics and pharmaceutical industries.

Ethane: used as fuel and as an input in the production of ethylene and other chemical derivatives.

Propane: present in LPG (cooking gas) and automotive fuels.

Butane: used as fuel in lighters and as a raw material in the production of synthetic rubbers.

Hexadecane: also known as cetane. Used as a standard in studies on diesel fuels.

Ethylene: plant hormone that accelerates the ripening of fruits. It is also the basis for polymers such as polyethylene.

Propylene: used in cosmetics, perfumes, topical medications, and plastic production.

Pentene: used as a solvent, fuel additive, and in the production of industrial polymers.

Acetileno: used in the manufacture of explosives, solvents, and plastics.

Propylene: used in welding and chemical synthesis processes.

2-Butyne: important intermediate in the production of synthetic rubber such as butadiene.

Ethanol: used as a biofuel, solvent, and in alcoholic beverages.

Ethylene glycol: used as an antifreeze and in the manufacture of polyesters.

Phenol: used in the production of resins, plastics, medicines, and disinfectants.

Resveratrol: an antioxidant found in grapes and wine. Studied for its potential to reduce LDL cholesterol.

Ethyl ether: used as a solvent and in anesthesia in the past. Also used in the manufacture of explosives and artificial silk.

Acetaldehyde: compound used as an intermediate in the production of acetic acid and perfumes. Flammable and with a characteristic odor.

Formaldehyde: toxic gas, widely used in the preservation of biological tissues and in the manufacture of disinfectants and resins.

Acetone: organic solvent used in cleaning laboratory materials, in cosmetics, and in the synthesis of other substances.

Cyclopentanone: compound with a mint-like odor. Used as an intermediate in the production of fragrances and chemicals.

Acetylsalicylic acid: known as aspirin. Acts as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory.

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C): antioxidant that aids in iron absorption and strengthens the immune system.