The ‘Molecule of the Month’ Website—An Extraordinary Chemistry Educational Resource Online for over 20 Years

Paul May, Simon Cotton, Karl Harrison, Henry Rzepa

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2021

Curcumin - Molecule of the Month: The colour and flavour of turmeric with controversial health claims
May, P. W., 1 Feb 2021
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2020

Benzaldehyde - Molecule of the Month: The smell of almonds and Maraschino cherries
May, P. W., 1 Jun 2020
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Dexamethasone - Molecule of the Month: The new treatment for Covid-19
May, P. W., 1 Jul 2020
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Lycopene: The red colour of tomatoes
May, P. W., 1 Jan 2020
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2019

Cytisine: Molecule of the Month: The poisonous plant that might help people stop smoking
May, P., 1 Mar 2019
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Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) - Molecule of the Month: The so-called spirit molecule
May, P. W., 1 Sept 2019
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Estradiol - Molecule of the Month: The main female hormone
May, P. W., 1 Jul 2019
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Nicotinic acid): Molecule of the Month: The vitamin that prevents pellagra
May, P., 1 Jan 2019
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2018

Cathinone - Molecule of the Month: Known on the street as 'Monkey Dust'
May, P., 1 Sept 2018
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Narcan (Naloxone): Molecule of the Month: The 'miracle' antidote for opiate overdoses.
May, P., 1 Nov 2018
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Novichok: The notorious nerve agent
May, P., 30 Jul 2018
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Tartrazine - Molecule of the Month: The controversial yellow food-colouring and dye
May, P., 25 Apr 2018
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Molecule of the Month: More than just a food colouring
May, P., 1 Feb 2018
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2017

Amygdalin - Molecule of the Month: “the slickest, most sophisticated, and certainly the most remunerative cancer quack promotion in medical history”
May, P., 1 Nov 2017
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Molecule of the Month: Methanethiol: and other stinky components of durian
May, P., 1 May 2017
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Molecule of the Month: Nepetalactone: The molecule in catnip that makes cats stoned.
May, P., 1 Mar 2017
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Molecule of the Month: Vitamin A: The Molecule of Vision
May, P., 1 Jan 2017
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2016

Molecule of the Month: Congo Red: A red dye, but not from the Congo
May, P., 1 Jan 2016
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Molecule of the Month: Melanin: The pigment that causes different skin colours
May, P., 1 Mar 2016
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Molecule of the Month: Neohesperidin: The bitter taste in bitter-oranges that can be converted into a sweetener.
May, P., 1 Nov 2016
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Molecule of the Month: Resveratrol: The Fountain of Youth and the explanation for the French Paradox?
May, P., 1 Jul 2016
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Molecule of the Month: Vitamin E: The 'sex drug'.
May, P., 1 Sept 2016
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Molecule of the Month: Vitamin K: The vitamin required for blood klotting
May, P., 11 May 2016
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2015

Molecule of the Month: 1,3-Butadiene: Golf balls, tyres and Lego.
May, P., 1 Jun 2015
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Molecule of the Month: Fentanyl: The knock-out gas controversially used to end the Moscow theatre siege
May, P., 1 Mar 2015
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Molecule of the Month: Stevioside: The ‘natural’ sweetener that’s an alternative to sugar.
May, P., 1 Sept 2015
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Molecule of the Month: Tetranitratoxycarbon: The explosive molecule discovered by a 10-year-old girl.
May, P., 1 Jan 2015
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Molecule of the Month: Vitamin D: ...or how Shaun the Sheep helps prevent rickets!
May, P., 1 Nov 2015
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2014

Molecule of the Month; Aconitine: A poisoner’s potion of choice.
May, P., 1 Oct 2014
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Molecule of the Month: Hydrazine: Rocket fuel, spandex suits, power stations and car air-bags!
May, P., 1 Jan 2014
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Molecule of the Month: Myristicin: The psychoactive molecule in nutmegs, and the story of the nut that changed the world
May, P., 1 Aug 2014
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Molecule of the Month: Sucrose: Table sugar.
May, P., 1 May 2014
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2013

Molecule of the Month: Phenylbutazone: The controversial horse painkiller.
May, P., 2 Apr 2013
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2012

Molecule of the Month: Captopril: The treatment for high blood pressure derived from snake venom.
May, P., 1 Aug 2012
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Molecule of the Month: DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide): The smelly solvent that may have a variety of medical uses
May, P., 1 Jan 2012
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Molecule of the Month: Lauric Acid: The main constituent of coconut oil.
May, P., 1 Apr 2012
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Molecule of the Month: Medroxyprogesterone acetate: The drug used for chemical castration.
May, P., 1 Oct 2012
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2011

Molecule of the Month: DEET: The spray-on insect repellant.
May, P., 1 Jan 2011
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Molecule of the Month: Endosulfan: The controversial insecticide
May, P., 1 Jun 2011
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Molecule of the Month: Eribulin (Halaven): The anti-cancer drug made from a sea-sponge
May, P., 1 Apr 2011
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Molecule of the Month: Sodium Hypochlorite: The chemical name for household bleach.
May, P., 1 Oct 2011
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2010

Molecule of the Month: Green Fluorescent Protein: A molecular tag that can be inserted into genes to make animals and plants glow green.
May, P., 1 Jan 2010
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Molecule of the Month: Kevlar: The super-tough fibre used to make bullet-proof vests
May, P., 1 Nov 2010
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Molecule of the Month: Kispeptin: The molecule of puberty and sexual fertility.
May, P., 1 Sept 2010
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Molecule of the Month: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: The main cleaning agent in soap and detergent.
May, P., 1 Mar 2010
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2009

Molecule of the Month: Citalopram: A new treatment for depression
May, P., 1 Dec 2009
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Molecule of the Month: Indigotin: The dye used to colour blue jeans
May, P., 1 Feb 2009
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Molecule of the Month - Retinal: The molecule of sight
May, P., 1 Apr 2009
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2008

Molecule of the Month: Histamine: The molecule associated with immune response, allergies and hayfever.
May, P., 1 Jun 2008
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Molecule of the Month: Taurine: The stimulant in the 'energy drink' Red Bull - but does it give you wings?
May, P., 1 Dec 2008
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