List of articles in "Chemical Substance" category - Page 1062

Aspartame (APM; /ˈæspərteɪm/ or /əˈspɑrteɪm/) is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. In the European Union it is codified as E951. Aspartame […]

Amazonite (sometimes called Amazon stone) is a green variety of microcline feldspar.The name is taken from that of the Amazon River from which certain green stones were formerly obtained but […]

Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly […]

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleoside triphosphate used in cells as a coenzyme. It is often called the molecular unit of currency of intracellular energy transfer. ATP transports chemical energy […]

Acetylene (systematic name: ethyne) is the chemical compound with the formula C2H2. It is a hydrocarbon and the simplest alkyne. This colorless gas is widely used as a fuel and […]

Agate /ˈæɡət/ is a microcrystalline variety of silica chiefly chalcedony characterised by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock […]

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- (not) and μέθυστος methustos (intoxicated) a reference to the belief […]

Ammonia or azane is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Ammonia contributes significantly to the nutritional […]