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March 4, 2011

Funny named molecules (5) – Quadratic acid

Filed under: Chemistry — Tags: acid, butyl, Ester, Higher, HL, I.B., IB, level, names, quadratic, SL, squaric, Standard, unusual, Wart — David @ 8:31 am

I promise you – no more after this one!!

Quadratic acid – also known as squaric acid! Has the formula C₄H₄O₂

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March 3, 2011

Funny named molecules (4) – Miraculin

Filed under: Chemistry — Tags: artifical, Chemistry, DNA, glyco, Higher, HL, IB, level, miraculin, names, protein, recombinant, SL, Standard, sweetener, technology, unusual — David @ 9:10 am

Miraculin is a glyco-protein (glyco-proteins are made of amino acids and carbohydrates).

Does it cause miracles though?!

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