Exemplar Problems

Question:

Find and write down structures of 10 interesting small molecular weight biomolecules. Find if there is any industry which manufactures the compounds by isolation. Find out who are the buyers

Answer:

1. Caffeine

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
   • Buyers: Coffee and tea companies, energy drink manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies.

2. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, and cosmetics industry.
   • Buyers: Food and beverage companies, dietary supplement manufacturers, cosmetic companies.

3. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries for research purposes.
   • Buyers: Research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies.

4. Cholesterol

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetic industry.
   • Buyers: Pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic companies.

5. Melatonin

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetic industry.
   • Buyers: Dietary supplement manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic companies.

6. Glutathione

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
   • Buyers: Pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic companies.

7. Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as an antioxidant and dietary supplement.
   • Buyers: Pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic companies, dietary supplement manufacturers.

8. Lactic Acid

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, and cosmetic industry.
   • Buyers: Food and beverage companies, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic companies.

9. Serotonin

   • Industrial Applications: Used in the pharmaceutical industry for mood and behavior-related medications.
   • Buyers: Pharmaceutical companies.

10. Glycerol

    • Industrial Applications: Used in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, and cosmetic industry.
    • Buyers: Food and beverage companies, pharmaceutical companies, cosmetic companies.