Here is the list of Chemical Compounds

1. Calcium Carbonate

Formula: CaCO3

Uses: Non-prescription drug for relief from acid indigestion and heartburn. Also considered a
calcium supplement..

2. Sodium Chloride

Formula: NaCl

Uses: Used to season food (during food preparation and at the table), also used in the past as
a method of food preservation.

3. Methane

Formula: CH4

Uses: natural gas, fuel (also called Marsh Gas)

4. Aspirin

Formula: C9H8O4

Uses: Pain Reliever

5. Potassium Tartrate

Formula: K2C4H4O6

Uses: cream of tartar, cooking

6. Baking soda

Formula: NaHCO3

Uses: cooking

7. Acetaminophen

Formula: C8H9NO2

Uses: Pain Reliever

8. Acetic Acid

Formula: C2H4O2

Uses: Active ingredient in vinegar

9. Caffeine
Formula: C8H10N4O2

Uses: stimulant in coffee, tea, some soda

10. Propane

Formula: C3H8

Uses: fuel for cooking

11. Sodium Carbonate

Formula: Na2CO3

Uses: washing soda

12.Phosphoric Acid

Formula: H3PO4

Uses: flavouring in soda

13. Ascorbic acid

Formula: C6H8O6

Uses: Essential vitamin (vitamin C)

14. Ammonia

Formula: NH3

Uses: fertilizer, household cleaner when dissolved in water

15. Ethylene Glycol

Formula: C2H6O2

Uses: antifreeze

16. Calcium Carbonate

Formula: CaCO3

Uses: antacid

17. Ethanol

Formula: C2H5OH

Uses: disinfectant, alcoholic beverages

18.Carbon dioxide
Formula: CO2

Uses: carbonating agent in soda

19. Hydrochloric Acid

Formula: HCl

Uses: production of batteries, photoflash bulbs and fireworks. It's even used to process sugar
and make gelatin.

20. Calcium Oxide

Formula: CaO

Uses: Less common in modern homes than in the past. Glows when heated; was used in
theatres before invention of electric lighting. Health risks on skin contact or inhalation.

21. Sucrose

Formula: C12H22O11

Uses: Used in cooking. Use as a sweetener.

22. Potassium Carbonate

Formula: K2CO3

Uses: Potash is the common name for various mined and manufactured salts that contain
potassium in water-soluble form.

23. Plaster of Paris

Formula: 2CaSO4H2O

Uses: used for casts to hold broken limbs in place, modelling casts, sculptures and in
plasterboard walls and ceilings

24. Gypsum

Formula: CaSO4.2H2O

Uses: Use to manufacture dry wall, plaster, joint compound.

25. Sodium Bicarbonate

Formula: NaHCO3

Uses: Used in baking where it reacts with other ingredients, releasing carbon dioxide (CO2),
helping dough rise.

26. Sulphuric Acid

Formula: H2SO4

Uses: Used in lead-acid batteries for cars and other vehicles. It is also known as Vitriol.

27. Hydrogen Peroxide

Formula: H2O2

Uses: Used as a mouth wash (Personal Hygiene)

Chemical formula of Psuedo Alum - K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O

Aqua Regia is a mixture of - HCl and HNO3 . In aqua-regia,3 parts of HCl and 1 part of
HNO3 are mixed.

Common Names and Formulas of Important Chemical Compounds

Chemical formulas provide a lot of information about chemical substances, such as how many
and what atoms they are made of, as well as the way the atoms are arranged.

A compound is a substance made up of a definite proportion of two or more elements. With

the help of Chemical formulas, you can check number of atoms and elements in the compound.

1. Common Names: Baking Powder

Chemical Compounds: Sodium Bicarbonate

Chemical Formula: NaHCO3

2. Common Names: Blue Vitriol

Chemical Compounds: Copper Sulphate

Chemical Formula: CuSO4. XH2O

3. Common Names: Bleaching Powder

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Oxychloride

Chemical Formula: CaOCL2

4. Common Names: Chloroform

Chemical Compounds: Trichloro Methane

Chemical Formula: CHCl3

5. Common Names: Chalk (Marble)

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Carbonate

Chemical Formula: CaCo3

6. Common Names: Caustic Potash

Chemical Compounds: Potassium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: KOH

7. Common Names: Caustic Soda

Chemical Compounds: Sodium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: NaOH

8. Common Names: Dry Ice

Chemical Compounds: Solid Carbondioxide

Chemical Formula: CO2

9. Common Names: Epsom

Chemical Compounds: Magnesium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: MgSo4

10. Common Names: Gypsum

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: CaSo4. 2H2O

11. Common Names: Green Vitriol

Chemical Compounds: Ferrous Sulphate

Chemical Formula: FeSo4

12. Common Names: Heavy Water

Chemical Compounds: Deuterium Oxide

Chemical Formula: D2O

13. Common Names: Vinegar

Chemical Compounds: Acetic Acid

Chemical Formula: CH3COOH

14. Common Names: Washing Soda

Chemical Compounds: Sodium Carbonate

Chemical Formula: Na2CO3

15. Common Names: Slaked Lime

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Hydroxide

Chemical Formula: Ca(OH)2

16. Common Names: Potash Alum

Chemical Compounds: Potassium Aluminium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: KAl(SO)12HO

17. Common Names: Quick Lime

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Oxide

Chemical Formula: CaO

18. Common Names: Plaster of Paris

Chemical Compounds: Calcium Sulphate

Chemical Formula: CaSO4. 1/2 H2O

19. Common Names: Mohr's Salt

Chemical Compounds: Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate

Chemical Formula: (NH4)2Fe(SO4)26H2O

20. Common Names: White Vitriol

Chemical Compounds: Zinc Sulphate

Chemical Formula: ZnSo4.7H2O

21. Common Names: Marsh Gas

Chemical Compounds: Methane

Chemical Formula: CH4

22. Common Names: Magnesia

Chemical Compounds: Magnesium Oxide

Chemical Formula: MgO

23. Common Names: Laughing Gas

Chemical Compounds: Nitrous Oxide

Chemical Formula: N2O

24. Common Names: Vermelium

Chemical Compounds: Mercuric Sulphide

Chemical Formula: HgS

25. Common Names: Sugar

Chemical Compounds: Sucrose

Chemical Formula: C12H22O11

26. Common Names: T.N.T.

Chemical Compounds: Trinitrotoluene

Chemical Formula: C7H5N3O6

27. Common Names: Sand

Chemical Compounds: Silicon Oxide

Chemical Formula: SiO2