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Common Chemical Compounds

Chemical compounds and their formulas, common names, and uses.

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ID Compound name Formula Common name Use
1 Water H2O Water Solvent and drinking
2 Sodium chloride NaCl Table salt Food seasoning
3 Sucrose C12H22O11 Table sugar Sweetener
4 Carbon dioxide CO2 Carbon dioxide Carbonation and dry ice
5 Sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3 Baking soda Leavening agent
6 Sodium hydroxide NaOH Lye Drain cleaner and soap making
7 Calcium carbonate CaCO3 Limestone Building material and antacid
8 Acetic acid CH3COOH Vinegar Food and cleaning
9 Ammonia NH3 Ammonia Fertilizer and cleaning
10 Sulfuric acid H2SO4 Oil of vitriol Batteries and industry

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Last changed: July 19, 2026. This may reflect a change to the data or its description; it is not a coverage-through date.

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