Category: Database: Chemical
Sodium nitrate (NaNO₃)
Sodium nitrate (NaNO₃) is an inorganic compound composed of sodium (Na⁺), nitrogen (N), and oxygen (O₃), forming a white to…
Beta-Glucan
Beta-glucan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide made up of glucose molecules linked primarily by β-glycosidic bonds. Found in the cell…
Ergothioneine
Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative with potent antioxidant and cytoprotective properties. It is classified as a thiol…
Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that is essential for human health, meaning it cannot be synthesized by…
Agaritine
Agaritine is a naturally occurring hydrazine derivative found predominantly in Agaricus species of mushrooms, particularly the commonly consumed Agaricus bisporus,…
Hydrazine (N₂H₄)
Hydrazine (chemical formula N₂H₄) is a highly reactive, volatile, and toxic inorganic compound composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is…
Glycosaminoglycan
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are long, unbranched polysaccharides found in the extracellular matrix and on cell surfaces of all animals. These complex…
Emollient
Emollients are substances that soften, smooth, and moisturize the skin by filling in the gaps between skin cells with lipids,…
Occlusive
Occlusive is a term primarily used in dermatology and skincare to describe substances or agents that form a physical barrier…
Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol is a synthetic, organic compound with the chemical formula C₃H₈O₂. It is a clear, colorless, odorless, and slightly…
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a type of sugar alcohol (polyol) commonly used as a sweetener, humectant, and texturizer in food, pharmaceutical, and…
Urea
Urea, also known as carbamide, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CO(NH₂)₂. It is a colorless, odorless, and…
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid (HA), also known as hyaluronan, is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan—a type of long-chain sugar molecule—found abundantly in the…
Polysorbate
Polysorbates are a class of nonionic surfactants and emulsifiers widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries to stabilize…
Ethylene Oxide
Ethylene oxide is a colorless, flammable gas with a sweet, ether-like odor, and it plays a critical role as both…