Chemistry in its element

Coumarin: Chemistry in its element

Michael Freemantle takes a stroll through 'Jane Austen country' to discover this week's compound:...

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Tetraethyl lead: Chemistry in its element

For decades, automobile fuel had a dangerous additive: Tetraethyl lead. Matt Gunther explains why...

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Haloperidol: Chemistry in its element

It failed as a painkiller, but Haldol rapidly became an essential medicine for schizophrenia....

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Cadmium telluride: Chemistry in its element

It may not be the best material for solar cells but it has some distinct advantages

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Hydrazine: Chemistry in its element

Rowena Fletcher-Wood on the simple compound that links spandex, automobile safety and space...

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Acrylamide: Chemistry in its element

Does burnt toast cause cancer? Martha Henriques explores this complex question

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Uranium dioxide: Chemistry in its element

This week's compound has had a glowing career in the arts and a runaway success in the energy sector

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Mauveine: Chemistry in its element

Michael Freemantle with a colourful account of the birth of synthetic organic chemistry

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Citronellol: Chemistry in its element

Emma Stoye on citronellol - her constant companion when faced with biting bugs

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Fluorescein: Chemistry in its element

Kat Arney discovers the compound that first coloured the Chicago river green for St Patrick's Day

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Sodium hypochlorite: Chemistry in its element

What do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds...

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Sodium hypochlorite: Chemistry in its element

What do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds...

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Brominated vegetable oil: Chemistry in its element

Too much cola can mess with your brain. The effects of excess brominated vegetable oil explained

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Brominated vegetable oil: Chemistry in its element

Too much cola can mess with you brain. The effects of excess brominated vegetable oil explained

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Oseltamivir : Chemistry in its element

Oseltamivir , or Tamiflu, stockpiling during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic highlighted significant...

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Flibanserin: Chemistry in its element

Flibanserin was touted to be the female Viagra. Martha Henriques explains why it failed to live...

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Acrolein: Chemistry in its element

Michael Freemantle relates the history arolein, a poor tear gas with unexpected benefits

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Cedrol: Chemistry in its element

Raychelle Burks explains how the scent of cedar wood can be used to destroy pests

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Ethidium bromide: Chemistry in its element

Kat Arney shines a light on the fluorescent DNA marker

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Ethidium bromide: Chemistry in its element

Kat Arney shines a light on the fluorescent DNA marker

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