Molecular Models of Drugs

Stylized molecular representations of various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other compounds, highlighting connections and chemical structures.

Azathioprine. Molecular model of the immunosuppressive drug azathioprine (C9.H7.N7.O2.S). This drug is used to prevent organ rejection after organ tra...

Naproxen. Molecular model of the drug naproxen (C14.H14.O3), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and propionic acid used to reduce pain, fever and ...

Valdecoxib. Molecular model of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug valdecoxib (C16.H14.N2.O3.S), used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthrit...

Amsacrine. Molecular model of the drug amsacrine (C21.H19.N3.O3.S). an anti-neoplastic agent used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. A...

Vitamin B2. Molecular model of riboflavin (C17.H20.N4.O6), also known as vitamin B2. This vitamin plays a key role in energy metabolism. It was former...

Leucine. Molecular model of the essential amino acid leucine (C6.H13.N.O2). Classified as an alpha-amino acid, leucine is found in eggs, soy protein, ...

Aflatoxin B1. Molecular model of the mycotoxin aflatoxin B1 (C17.H12.O6), produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. This chemical is extremely carcin...

Topotecan,. Molecular model of the drug topotecan (C23.H23.N3.O5), a chemotherapy agent that acts as a topoisomerase I inhibitor. It is used to treat ...

Molecular model of the psychedelic drug MMDA (C11.H15.N.O3), also known as 3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyamphetamine. This is an entactogen amphetamine ...

Azathioprine. Molecular model of the immunosuppressive drug azathioprine (C9.H7.N7.O2.S). This drug is used to prevent organ rejection after organ tra...

Clonidine. Molecular model of the drug clonidine (C9.H9.Cl2.N3). This is an alpha2 adrenergic agonist used to treat high blood pressure, pain, attenti...

Temazepam. Molecular model of the drug temazepam (C16.H13.Cl.N2.O2) an intermediate-acting 3-hydroxy hypnotic drug of the benzodiazepine class. It is ...

Docosahexaenoic acid. Molecular model of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (C22.H32.O2), a main structural component of the tissue of the hu...

Paroxetine. Molecular model of the drug paroxetine ( C19.H20.F.N.O3), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for treating major depression, obs...

Sudan I. Molecular model of the dye and organic compound Sudan I (C16.H12.N2.O), also known as Solvent Orange R and CI Solvent Yellow 14. This red-ora...

Phenylalanine. Molecular model of the essential alpha-amino acid phenylalanine (C9.H11.N.O2), one of the 20 common amino acids used to form proteins. ...

Histidine. Molecular model of the essential amino acid histidine (C6.H9.N3.O2). It is one of the amino acids that is a precursor to proteins (proteino...

Codeine. Molecular model of the opiate drug codeine (C18.H21.N.O3). This drug has analgesic (painkilling), anti-tussive (anti-coughing), and anti-diar...

Oseltamivir. Molecular model of the antiviral drug oseltamivir (C16.H28.N2.O4), used to treat and prevent influenza A virus. It is marketed as Tamiflu...

Glutathione. Molecular model of the peptide thiol and antioxidant chemical glutathione (C10.H17.N3.O6.S). This molecule prevents damage to important c...

Cyclohexanol. Molecular model of the organic compound cyclohexanol (C6.H12.O). This is a deliquescent colourless solid that is a precursor in the chem...

Hexane. Molecular model of the straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon hexane (C6.H14). This chemical is a constituent of gasoline. It is also widely used a...

Tyrosine. Molecular model of the non-essential amino acid tyrosine (C9.H11.N.O3), one of the 20 amino acids used to synthesize proteins (proteinogenic...

Cefprozil. Molecular model of the antibiotic drug cefprozil (C18.H19.N3.O5.S). This is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating ...

Psilocybine. Molecular model of psilocybine (C12.H17.N2.O4.P), a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in psylocybin mushrooms. The effects i...

D-Fructose. Molecular model of the fruit sugar fructose (C6.H12.O6), formally known as D-fructopyranose. This sugar is found in many plants. Atoms are...

Rotenone. Molecular model of the chemical rotenone (C23.H22.O6), used as a broad-spectrum insecticide, piscicide (fish poison), and pesticide. Atoms a...

Vitamin B1. Molecular model of thiamine (C12.H17.N4.O.S), also called thiamine and vitamin B1. A deficiency of this vitamin leads to a disease called ...

Tenofovir. Molecular model of the drug tenofovir (C9.H14.N5.O4.P), a nucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat HIV (human immu...

Coniine. Molecular model of the neurotoxin coniine (C8.H17.N). Found in poison hemlock and the yellow pitcher plant, this fatal poison disrupts the pe...

Metaxalone. Molecular model of the drug metaxalone (C12.H15.N.O3), used as a muscle relaxant and for relieving pain caused by strains, sprains, and ot...

Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. Molecular model of the organic peroxide methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP, C8.H18.O6), a high explosive similar to acet...

Streptomycin. Molecular model of the antibiotic drug streptomycin (C21.H39.N7.O12), a protein synthesis inhibitor that is used to treat tuberculosis. ...

Nicotine. Molecular model of the alkaloid nicotine (C10.H14.N2), a stimulant drug found naturally in plants such as the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabac...

Testosterone. Molecular model of the steroid hormone testosterone (C19.H28.O2). Found in most vertebrates, it plays a key role in the development of m...

Salvinorin A. Molecular model of the naturally occurring psychotropic drug salvinorin A (C23.H28.O8), found in the Mexican plant Salvia divinorum. Ato...

Proline. Molecular model of the non-essential alpha-amino acid proline (C5.H9.N.O2), one of the 20 DNA-encoded amino acids. Atoms are represented as s...

Letrozole. Molecular model of the drug letrozole (C17.H11.N5), a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer after surgery. Atoms ar...

Norepinephrine. Molecular model of the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine (C8.H11.N.O3), also known as noradrenaline. It is a catecholamine, ...

Para-Xylene. Molecular model of the aromatic hydrocarbon para-xylene (C8.H10). The structure is that of benzene with two methyl substituents. The subs...

Guanine. Molecular model of the nucleobase guanine (C5.H5.N5.O). This is one of the bases found in the genetic molecules DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) a...

Acetaminophen (paracetamol), molecular model (C8.H9.N.O2). This drug is used to relieve pain and reduce fevers. Atoms are represented as spheres and a...

Saquinavir. Molecular model of the anti-retroviral drug saquinavir (C38.H50.N6.O5), a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency vir...

Fluoxetine. Molecular model of the antidepressant drug fluoxetine (C17.H18.F3.N.O), commonly known as Prozac. This is a member of the selective seroto...

Methylphenidate. Molecular model of the psychostimulant drug methylphenidate (C14.H19.N.O2), approved for treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperac...

Minoxidil. Molecular model of the drug minoxidil (C9.H15.N5.O), an anti-hypertensive vasodilator used to treat hair loss and to promote hair regrowth....

Acetylcholine. Molecular model of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (C7.H16.N.O2) that is a key component of the nervous systems of many organisms. A...

Anisole. Molecular model of the organic compound anisole (C7.H8.O), an ether that is a colourless liquid with an anise seed smell. Its derivatives are...

Fluconazole. Molecular model of the anti-fungal drug fluconazole (C13.H12.F2.N6.O). This is a triazole drug used in the treatment of fungal infections...

Alendronic acid. Molecular model of the biphosphonate drug alendronic acid (C4.H13.N.O7.P2), used for treatment of osteoporosis. Atoms are represented...

Amygdalin. Molecular model of the glycoside amygdalin (C20.H27.N.O11), a chemical extracted from seeds of plants from the Prunus genus, such as almond...

Desflurane anaesthetic. Molecular model of the anaesthetic drug desflurane (C3.H2.F6.O). This highly fluorinated methyl ethyl ester is used for genera...

Modafinil. Molecular model of the drug modafinil (C15.H15.N.O2.S), used to treat narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and excessive daytime sleepines...

Cantharidin. Molecular model of the organic chemical (C10.H12.O4). This poisonous chemical, classed as a terpenoid, is secreted by many species of bli...

Lisinopril. Molecular model of the drug lisinopril (C21.H31.N3.O5). This angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is used to treat hypertension, ...

Eugenol. Molecular model of the phenylpropene chemical eugenol (C10.H12.O2). This is a pale yellow oily liquid extracted from certain essential oils, ...

Sodium cyclamate. Molecular model of the artificial sweetener sodium cyclamate (C6.H12.N.Na.O3.S). It is up to 50 times sweeter than ordinary sugar (s...

Myristicin. Molecular model of the natural organic compound myristicin (C11.H12.O3), a phenylpropene found in the essential oil of nutmeg. Atoms are r...

Lemonene. Molecular model of the aromatic hydrocarbon lemonene (C12.H10), also known as biphenyl, diphenyl and phenylbenzene. In the chemical industry...

Sunset Yellow FCF. Molecular model of the synthetic yellow azo dye Sunset Yellow FCF (C16.H10.N2.Na2.O7.S2). When used as a food additive, is has the ...

Flunitrazepam. Molecular model of the drug flunitrazepam (C16.H12.F.N3.O3), commonly known as Rohypnol. This is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine,...

Vitamin D3. Molecular model of cholecalciferol (C27.H44.O), also known as vitamin D3 and toxiferol. This vitamin (actually a prehormone) can be synthe...

Memantine. Molecular model of the drug memantine (C12.H21.N), developed to treat Alzheimer's disease. It acts on the glutamatergic system by blocking ...

Nitrobenzene. Molecular model of the organic compound nitrobenzene (C6.H5.N.O2), produced on a large scale as a precursor to the industrial chemical a...

Mifepristone. Molecular model of the progesterone receptor antagonist drug mifepristone (C29.H35.N.O2), used to induce abortions and as an emergency c...

Morphine. Molecular model of morphine (C17.H19.N.O3), an opiate analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain and suffering. Atoms are represented as sph...

Rimantadine. Molecular model of the anti-viral drug rimantadine (C12.H21.N), marketed as Flumadine. This drug is used to treat influenza A infections....

Lysine. Molecular model of the essential alpha-amino acid lysine (C6.H14.N2.O2). This is one of the necessary building blocks for all proteins in the ...

Brompheniramine. Molecular model of the antihistamine drug brompheniramine (C16.H19.Br.N2). This drug is used to treat symptoms of the common cold and...

Ferrocene. Molecular model of the organometallic compound ferrocene (C10.H10.Fe). This is a metallocene consisting of two cyclopentadienyl rings bound...

Sevoflurane. Molecular model of the organic compound sevoflurane (C4.H3.F7.O), used for induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia. Its systemic...

Hydrocortisone. Molecular model of the steroid hormone hydrocortisone (C21.H30.O5), also known as cortisol. This hormone is produced by the adrenal gl...

Methyltestosterone. Molecular model of the anabolic steroid methyltestosterone (C20.H30.O2), used as a drug to treat male testosterone deficiency. It ...

Sodium thiopental. Molecular model of the general anaesthetic drug sodium thiopental (C11.H17.N2.Na.O2.S), a rapid-onset, short-acting barbiturate, an...

Histamine. Molecular model of the immunostimulant and neurotransmitter histamine (C5.H9.N3). This is an organic nitrogen compound involved in the immu...

Retinal. Molecular model of the aldehyde retinal (C20.H28.O), one of the forms of vitamin A and also known as retinaldehyde. This chemical is produced...

Retinol. Molecular model of the diterpenoid alcohol retinol (C20.H30.O), one of the forms of vitamin A. This chemical, when converted to the retinal f...

Levothyroxine. Molecular model of the drug levothyroxine (C15.H11.I4.N.O4), a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. This drug is used to tr...

PCP drug. Molecular model of the recreational dissociative drug phencyclidine (PCP, C17.H25.N), also known as angel dust. It has hallucinogenic and ne...

Sunitinib. Molecular model of the drug sunitinib (C22.H27.F.N4.O2), a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat renal cell carcinoma and imatin...

Phenol. Molecular model of the aromatic organic compound phenol (C6.H6.O), also known as carbolic acid and hydroxybenzene. It is used for building pol...

Cholesterol. Molecular model of the sterol known as cholesterol (C27.H46.O). Sterols are a type of lipids, a class of biochemical compounds that inclu...

Capsaicin. Molecular model of the amide capsaicin (C18.H27.N.O3), the active component of Capsicum chili peppers. Atoms are represented as spheres and...

Methyl benzoate. Molecular model of the organic compound methyl benzoate (C8.H8.O2). This chemical has a smell similar to that of the fruit of the fei...

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate. Molecular model of the antibiotic drug erythromycin ethylsuccinate (C37.H67.N.O13). This ester of erythromycin is taken o...

Civetone. Molecular model of the pheromone civetone (C17.H30.O), named for its source the African civet (Civettictis civetta). A ketone and a cycloalk...

Mustard gas. Molecular model of sulphur mustard (C4.H8.Cl2.S), known as mustard gas. This chemical warfare agent forms large blisters on exposed skin ...

Oxytocin. Molecular model of the mammalian hormone oxytocin (C43.H66.N12.O12.S2), which acts as a neuromodulator in the brain. Atoms are represented a...

Solanine. Molecular model of the glycoalkaloid poison solanine (C45.H73.N.O15), found in species of plants of the nightshade family. This chemical has...

Potassium dichromate. Molecular model of the chemical compound potassium dichromate (K2.Cr2.O7). This ionic compound is most commonly used as an oxidi...

Etoposide. Molecular model of the chemotherapy drug etoposide (C29.H32.O13). This is a topoisomerase inhibitor used against cancers such as Ewing's sa...

Montelukast sodium. Molecular model of montelukast sodium (C35.H36.Cl.N.O3.S.Na), a leukotriene receptor antagonist used as a drug to treat asthma and...

Hydrogen peroxide. Molecular model of the oxidizing agent hydrogen peroxide (H2.O2). This is used as bleach or a cleaning agent, and also as a propell...

Lycopene. Molecular model of the carotene lycopene (C40.H56), a red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Atoms ar...

beta-Carotene. Molecular model of the red-orange pigment beta-carotene (C40.H56). Found in plants and fruits, this chemical (a hydrocarbon and terpeno...

Valinomycin. Molecular model of the antibiotic drug valinomycin (C54.H90.N6.O18), a dodecadepsipeptide macromolecule obtained from several Streptomyce...

Sodium nitrite. Molecular model of the inorganic compound sodium nitrite (NaNO2). This chemical is used in the industrial production of organonitrogen...

Astaxanthin. Molecular model of the keto-carotenoid molecule astaxanthin (C40.H52.O4). A natural nutritional component, it is not converted to vitamin...

Phosgene. Molecular model of the inorganic compound phosgene (C.O.Cl2). A colourless gas, it killed tens of thousands during its use as a chemical wea...

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Benzene aromatic hydrocarbon molecule

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