Saturday, March 21, 2009

Organic Food chemistry at the Super Market..(Alcohol)

Next,we look into the products of alcohol..

Alcohol: In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which a hydroxyl group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom.The general formula for an alcohol is CnH2n+1OH.


  1. Vinegar(CH3COOH)
    It is an alcohol and can be found in various food substances such as in Canned Baked Beans.Vinegar comes from the fermentation of ethanol and is use for flavorings in cooking and also use to preserve food.



  2. Methanol(CH3OH)
    It is an alcohol and is used a food additive in food substance such as anti-caking agents in baking food products such as flour.



  3. Ethanol(C2H5OH)
    It is an alcohol and cane be widely found in alcoholic beverages such as in Wine and grain wine.


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