Inorganic compounds

The anti-cancer drug: the Bristol molecule of the month for Aug 2000 by Mitch Miller (Symyx Technologies, USA)

Rocket fuel: the Bristol molecule of the month for June 2001 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland)

The well-known explosive crystals: the Bristol molecule of the month for Dec 2001 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)

The source of uranium for nuclear power: the Bristol molecule of the month for Aug 2002 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)

A molecule with unusual bonding: the Bristol molecule of the month for Jan 2003 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)

A group of materials that might be used to convert electricity into heat and vice versa: the Bristol molecule of the month for June 2003 by David Bradley (Freelance Science Writer)

A major component of acid rain: the Bristol molecule of the month for Dec 2003 by Mike Thompson (Winchester College, UK)

The useful chemical reagent that was recently called the "billionaire's chemical weapon": the Bristol molecule of the month for May 2004 by Mike Thompson (Winchester College, UK)

The poisonous gas that was an important molecule in the history of forensic science: the Bristol molecule of the month for Jan 2005 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)

Freon gas, the CFC refrigerant that damages the ozone layer: the Bristol molecule of the month for June 2005 by Aaron Vorderstrasse (Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon, USA)