Duluth Labs Molecule of the Week (MOTW)

1. It is a derivative of benzene and a precursor to several copolymers.

2. It is the building block of foam and plastic.

3. It can be found in alcoholic beverages, grapes, and cranberry.

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• They call me PVA. 

• My main purpose in your life is putting back the broken/torn pieces. 

• I'm a polymer used to make paper glue and other adhesives. 

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• A weak organic tricarboxylic acid

• It occurs naturally in citrus fruits

• It can be used a preservative 

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• A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands.

• It increases the heart rate and breathing. 

• The main hormone responsible for the fight-or-flight response. 

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• It provides maximum protection against mosquito, leeches and many other insects. 

• It is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents. 

• Products containing this ingredient is available in lotions, sprays and a variety of liquids.

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