https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0 Molecules that have Changed History - Organic Chemistry en-us 2017-10-27 00:54:02 UTC 2026-01-05 04:41:15 UTC hello@padlet.com monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201061486 Tin is a molecule that changed history because it effected the ability to fight in Napolean's army. The author writes how Tin would crumple into powder in the cold conditions of Napoleans invasion. I believe that this "Tin Disease" definitely was crucial to the fall of Napolean and certainly changed the world although it was just one molecule. ]]> 2017-10-27 00:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201061486 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201061580 Isoeugenol is a molecule that changed history because it may have been used as a deterrent  to the pests carrying the black plague. The author writes that the strong powerful smell may have kept away animals carrying the black plague. However, I disagree simply because i have heard many different claims of things "deterring" bubonic plague carriers, however i may be wrong. ]]> 2017-10-27 00:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201061580 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201062626 Ascorbic acid is a molecule that changed history because it is a fantastic source of Vitamin C and is used as a preservative, as well as a supplement and fuel in arctic adventures. The author describes specific instances where Ascorbic acid could have helped travelers health with absent Vitamin C in there diets proving its importance. I completely agree with the revolutionizing ways of Ascorbic acid being such a good source of Vitamin C helping in many different ways.]]> 2017-10-27 01:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201062626 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201063853 Glycerol is a molecule that changed history because it is a very prominent food additive. The author briefly writes, although food additives have a bad rep in the world today, glycerol is very important because it has a high water solubility, and is organic, as well as very sweet. I agree this is important in history because the world needs organic food additives to make our food taste good without hurting and damaging our bodies/health.]]> 2017-10-27 01:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/201063853 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/203145869 Cellulose is a molecule that changed history because it is a main component in cotton. The author focuses this chapter on explaining how cotton changed the trade industry in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, as well as showing the change in work, business, and logistics throughout the country. I agree that cellulose is very important to history not only because it helping us make warm and soft clothing, but also the amount of jobs, trade, and work it opened up to make our country stronger.]]> 2017-11-02 23:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/203145869 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/203146373 Nitroglycerin is a very important molecule in history because of its multi-use of being a medicine for angina and also an explosive. That may seem weird to percieve at first, however the author writes that nitrogylcerin was created when a scientist put glycerin in his nitrogen based explosive and it formed a highly unstable compound. However, it helps pump blood to your heart and can explode with power when heated or hit very hard. I agree this molecule is important because of its life saving qualities as a medicine, however i disagree in the sense that it being an explosive is not that important.]]> 2017-11-03 00:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/203146373 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/205535368 Silk is an important molecule in history because of its purpose and a cloth too keep cool, as well as keep warm. The author writes about the physical goodness of silk, as well as the benefits to the trade of silk. Silk trade very much changed the asian culture and economy long ago in the 11th century and beyond. I agree silk is very important in history because it has been a cloth for very very long and is used in almost every country today because of its ability as a cloth and material.]]> 2017-11-09 22:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/205535368 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/205536315 Phenol is an important molecule in history for multiple reasons. One of which being its use as being in as we call it today plastic. The author writes about how before plastic, resources would be wasted in order to make the things we use today. For example they would use ivory to make pool billards, and now instead of killing/hurting the elephants, we use the simple hard plastic. I agree that phenol is important because of its plastic purpose as well as the others in the chapter such as antiseptic in surgery.]]> 2017-11-09 23:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/205536315 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/207796587 Isoprene is a very important molecule in history because its importance in making the material rubber. The author writes that a polymer containing isoprene is the material that makes the rubber stretchy. Obviously, rubber is used in things like tires, however it was also used in wartime efforts when a soft, flexible material is needed. I believe that isoprene's use in rubber is extremely important because i can think of endless rubber products I use everyday.]]> 2017-11-16 17:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/207796587 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/207801403 Picric acid is an important molecule in history because of its use as a man made dye. Dyes are very important in coloring many things like glass,plastic, etc. Although iy is extremely useful in that sense, it was just as important as a huge industry in earlier years and even now. The author writes that the dye business was huge and was a foundation for many trades in earlier times. Before synthetic dyes were made, the man made dyes were huge in regards to trading. Sythetic dyes took a lot of the demand down for man made dyes. I agree that it was very important to the trading and coloring materials in history.]]> 2017-11-16 17:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/207801403 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/209934146 Salicylic acid is an important molecule in history because of its use as a pain killer and anti inflammatory drug. The author writes about how Salicylic acid, the active portion of Salicin, is used as a so called "miracle drug". Later, he discusses how because of issues with salicylic acid, they createx acetyl salicylic acid, better known as aspirin, which almost everyone uses today. I very much agree that salicylic acid, and later acetyl salicylic acid is important to history because of its use as a miracle drug]]> 2017-11-24 14:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/209934146 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/209935439 Cortiaone is important to history because of it being a building block molecule for contraceptive pills in the world. The author writes about how cortisone, combined with many other molecules created a drug/compound that could be used to prevent pregnancy for mothers that did not want a child. They did not create this compound to be a contraceptive pill, but it ended up being that way. Birth control pills today are a huge debate in politics and everyday life, however if someone believes they should take the pill in order to prevent pregnancy, i agree it is very important. ]]> 2017-11-24 14:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/209935439 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/212130340 Atropine is an important molecule in history because of its use as a "truth serum". The author discusses multiple molecules regarding there uses as a "truth serum". Specifically, atropine has been used as a medicine for people who have been exposed to parathion or other nervous system damaging gases. Atropine has antisecretory and euphoric properties. It also is used as a medicine for motion sickness. I agree that it is important in history because it is truly a magical remedy for multiple different sources of uncomfortablility and struggle in peoples lives.]]> 2017-12-01 02:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/212130340 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/212130928 Caffeine is a tremendously important molecule in history, obviously because of its ways as a energy-feeding source. The author discusses caffeines use as a central nervous stimulant and one of the most studied drugs in the world. He discusses how caffeine is not simply "waking us up" but it is hiding the effects of adenosine, which makes us feel sleepy. He then talks about the medical uses for caffeine such as helping with asthma, blood pressure, and migraines. He goes on to say the negatives of caffeine, calling it toxic. I very much agree that caffeine is very important to history, although i dont use it, it is used in many peoples lives everyday.]]> 2017-12-01 02:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/212130928 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/214375587 Oleic acid is an important molecule in history because it is a main component in olive oil. The author discusses how olive oil changed the word in multiple different ways such as its use in ancient times as a mythical gift and many other meanings that they believed. He also talks about its use in trade, and how everyone imported olive oil from Greece because of its uses. He continues to talk about other uses such as soap, which i would have never guessed. I agree that Oleic acid is important in history because of the uses I already knew, and the other ones that I have never heard. ]]> 2017-12-08 02:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/214375587 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/214376477 Salt is an extremely important molecule for obvious reasons. The author writes in this chapter many ways salt changed history, just like he did in the prior chapter about olive oil. Specifically, he also talked about the human bodies need for salt. He says ions from salt play an essential role in maintaining electrolyte balance and help your nerves emit signs to your brain. He continues to talk about salts change in trade and taxes. Salt basically is one of the most game-changing food preservatives and molecules of all time. I very much agree with the authors belief of salt changing history.]]> 2017-12-08 02:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/214376477 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218270692 Chlorine is a important molecule in history for different reasons than the prior ones in this novel. Chlorine is important because of its negative effects, bringing awareness, just as much as the positive. Chlorine was used in pesticides that eventually became extremely harmful to the enviroment. It then was used as insect repellant in the mid to late 1900s. This chemical makeup birds would consume would result in problems with there eggs and making the enzymes made to harden the eggs not as prevalent making them crack before they could hatch. Along with many of the other uses, chlorine is important in the sense that it did help somewhat, but mostly caused awareness, however I believe it is definitely less important than the other molecules.]]> 2018-01-02 01:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218270692 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218270866 Quinine is a very important molecule because of its use as a cure for malaria. Without a cure for malaria life wouldnt be the same as we know it. The author writes the imporanance for quinine and its complex structure making it hard to create in a lab, and under appreciated at its time of discovered. He says that it is still searched for and harvested to the day. He writes that a couple other molecules have been discovered when synthesizing quinine such as chloroquine And both are still primary resistants for malaria. I agree that quinine is very important to history as well as many medicines, vacinnes, cures, and remedies. ]]> 2018-01-02 01:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218270866 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218495399 Ethanol is a molecule that changed history because although it is the main part in intoxication from alcohol, it still has been relevant and important. Many people across the world drink alcohol to celebrate, have fun, or for religious purposes. Ethanol is what makes someone feel drunk which is the main attraction people have to alcohol. Also, alcohol is massively produced as a fuel making it even more important.
http://www.essentialchemicalindustry.org/chemicals/ethanol.html
https://cosmosmagazine.com/chemistry/17-molecules-changed-world

]]> 2018-01-03 14:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218495399 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218601919 Sodium Stearate is a molecule that changed history because it is an active ingredient in soap that breaks oils down to dissolve in water. It is the active ingredient in hygiene for soap, unlike oleic acid, as talked about in the book as another ingredient in soap for its smell and physical attributes. These two molecules are both in soap and help promote and spread hygiene, however Sodium Stearate was more of a pioneer for soap, and many other molecules have taken over in creating soap. Sodium Stearate is claimed to have been used as early as 600 B.C as a clothing cleaner. 
http://teaching.ncl.ac.uk/chemistrytrail/41sodiumstearate/]]> 2018-01-03 18:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218601919 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218858784 Taxol, or Paclitaxel is a molecule that changed history because of it being the major drug when fight cancer with chemotherapy. Taxol is the brand who makes Paclitaxel. Taxol interferes with the spreading of cancer cells making it very important in the fight against cancer. Taxol(Paclitaxel) is a very important molecule in history because it is a huge difference maker in recent cancer treatments.
http://www.chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/Taxol.aspx]]> 2018-01-04 21:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218858784 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218859451 Camphor is a molecule that changed history because of its use as a medicine to treat many baterial issues such as cold sores, fungal infections, warts, etc. Camphor increases local blood flow to the area in order to treat the bateria issue. Since Camphor comes from the Camphor tree, people in ancient Indian communities used it for symbolism and scent as well as a treatment. Camphor produced a cool methol feeling when topically used. Overall Camphor has been used as a early treatment and is still used today. 
http://www.sanskritimagazine.com/indian-religions/hinduism/importance-camphor-rituals/
https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/scientific-and-spiritual-benefits-of-camphor-kapur]]> 2018-01-04 21:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218859451 monfredo_anthony https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218860999 Polyester is a molecule that changed history because it is in almost all clothing in the 21st century. Polyester is in everything from underwear, to jackets. Whenever you look at your tag in your shirt you will most likely see polyester as one of the materials. There are many types of polyester, used as a fiber, film, and packaging material. Polyester is a polymer and one of the most used polymers ever. Polyester is made as a granuale and is then formed into its wished form. Polyester has changed more of recent history than past history however it still has changed history.
http://www.essentialchemicalindustry.org/polymers/polyesters.html]]> 2018-01-04 21:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/monfredo_anthony/69w4ctrhjvl0/wish/218860999