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  2. Hexane - Wikipedia

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    Hexane (/ ˈ h ɛ k s eɪ n /) or n-hexane is an organic compound, a straight-chain alkane with six carbon atoms and the molecular formula C 6 H 14. [ 7 ] Hexane is a colorless liquid, odorless when pure, and with a boiling point of approximately 69 °C (156 °F).

  3. Alcohol (chemistry) - Wikipedia

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    Starting from biomass, 180 billion tons/y of complex carbohydrates (sugar polymers) are produced commercially (as of 2014). [32] Many other alcohols are pervasive in organisms, as manifested in other sugars such as fructose and sucrose , in polyols such as glycerol , and in some amino acids such as serine .

  4. Psicose - Wikipedia

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    The maximum non-effect dose of allulose in causing diarrhea in humans has been found to be 0.55 g/kg of body weight. [2] This is higher than that of most sugar alcohols (0.17–0.42 g/kg), but is less than that of erythritol (0.66–1.0+ g/kg). [12] [13] [14] D-allulose was found to be more reactive than fructose and glucose in glycation ...

  5. Inositol - Wikipedia

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    Inositol or its phosphates and associated lipids are found in many foods, in particular fruit, especially cantaloupe and oranges. [17] In plants, the hexaphosphate of inositol, phytic acid or its salts, the phytates, serve as phosphate stores in seed, for example in nuts and beans. [18] Phytic acid also occurs in cereals with high bran content.

  6. Composition of the human body - Wikipedia

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    Parts-per-million cube of relative abundance by mass of elements in an average adult human body down to 1 ppm. About 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. Only about 0.85% is composed of another five elements: potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium ...

  7. Sake kasu - Wikipedia

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    Sake kasu can commonly be found in Japanese food recipes since it has a distinct taste and also contains yeast and enzymes which can synergize with other food ingredients. [6] Marinating food ingredients in sake kasu can increase the amount of inosine-monophosphate, which is one of the substances that contribute to the umami flavor of the dish ...

  8. Alcohol (drug) - Wikipedia

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    The amount of ethanol in the body is typically quantified by blood alcohol content (BAC); weight of ethanol per unit volume of blood. Small doses of ethanol, in general, are stimulant -like [ 124 ] and produce euphoria and relaxation; people experiencing these symptoms tend to become talkative and less inhibited, and may exhibit poor judgement.

  9. Caproic acid - Wikipedia

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    Caproic acid, also known as hexanoic acid, is the carboxylic acid derived from hexane with the chemical formula CH 3 (CH 2) 4 COOH.It is a colorless oily liquid with an odor that is fatty, cheesy, waxy, and like that of goats [1] or other barnyard animals.