Chemical Formula for daily use material

Following is the list of substances of daily use and their chemical formula. It is seen there is always a question in NTSE asking chemical formula of daily use material.

Chemical Formula for daily used substances

Compound Name	Formula	Uses
Acetaminophen	C8H9NO2	pain reliever
Acetic acid	C2H4O2	tart ingredient in vinegar
Ammonia	NH3	fertilizer, household cleaner when dissolved in water
Ascorbic acid	C6H8O6	vitamin C
Aspirin	C9H8O4	pain reliever
Baking soda	NaHCO3	cooking
Caffeine	C8H10N4O2	the stimulant in coffee, tea, some soda
Calcium carbonate	CaCO3	antacid
Carbon dioxide	CO2	carbonating agent in soda
Ethanol	C2H5OH	disinfectant, alcoholic beverages
Ethylene glycol	C2H6O2	antifreeze
Hydrochloric acid	HCl	called muriatic acid, cleans mortar from brick
Magnesium hydroxide	Mg(OH)2	antacid
Methane	CH4	natural gas, fuel (also called Marsh Gas)
Phosphoric acid	H3PO4	flavouring in soda
Potassium tartrate	K2C4H4O6	cream of tartar, cooking
Propane	C3H8	fuel for cooking
Sodium Chloride	NaCl	flavouring (table salt), freezing
Sodium carbonate	Na2CO3	washing soda
Sodium hydroxide	NaOH	drain cleaner
Sucrose	C12H22O11	sweetener
Sulfuric acid	H2SO4	battery acid
Water	H2O	washing, cooking, cleaning
Water gas	H2 + CO	heating and lighting
Gypsum	CaSO4.H2O	plaster of paris

Another list is also posted on the wiki.