Blogs Posts on "Amines"

Benzalkonium chloride by A Compound a Day on Mar 27, 2009In a nutshell: biocide, cationic surfactant and phase transfer agent What’s so interesting about it? One of the safest biocides known to man, benzalkonium chloride is most often seen in your everyday wet wipes and hygienic towelette...

Histamine by A Compound a Day on Nov 11, 2008In a nutshell: a compound behind allergic reactionsChemical Formula: C5H9N3IUPAC name: 2-(3H-imidazol-4-yl)ethanamineAppearance: colorless crystalsUses: neurotransmitterWhat’s so interesting about it? Depending on what receptor is receiving it, his...

Mefenamic Acid by A Compound a Day on Nov 5, 2008In a nutshell: used for relieving mild to moderate painChemical Formula: C15H15NO2IUPAC Name: 2-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)aminobenzoic acidWhat’s so interesting about it? This one must be another familiar compound. Mefenamic acid is one of those we commo...

Solanine by A Compound a Day on Oct 30, 2008In a nutshell: Poisons in your french fries Chemical Formula: C45H73NO15What’s so interesting about it? First there was amygdalin in apple, cherry, peach, and apricot seeds, then there were cyanide precursors in cassava root, then here is solanine...