Duluth Labs Molecule of the Week (MOTW)

Urushiol

Urushiol

  • It is found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae.

  • It is an oil composed of compounds called catechols, which are produced by the plant for protection.

  • It is a colorless, pale yellow but turns brown/ black when oxidized.

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Pralidoxime

Pralidoxime

  • I am a molecule that is used for organophosphate toxicity
  • I am always given with atropine as an antidote
  • I contain an oxime which binds to phosphates attached to serine during pesticide toxicity

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Isopropanol

Isopropanol

  • I am an all-around disinfectant

  • I am often found in hand sanitizers

  • I am used in hospitals prior to surgical operations

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Fluorouacil

Fluorouacil

  • I am a molecule that is classified as an antimetabolite
  • I look like uracil only that I have a fluorine atom at Carbon 5
  • I am a molecule that is used to cure cancer

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Menthone

Menthone

  • I am a molecule that is a major component of peppermint oil.
  • I am a molecule that is a product of oxidation of menthol.
  • I am a molecule that works similarly as menthol by relieving muscle pain and cramps.

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