Organic compounds

The p-type organic semiconductor which can be used to make organic electronics: the Bristol molecule of the month for November 2006 by Fabio Pichierri (Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan)

The anaesthetic gas that's used to make polythene: the Bristol molecule of the month for December 2006 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)

Important natural molecules that resemble hormones and have a range of biological effects: the Bristol molecule of the month for January 2007 by Paul May (University of Bristol)

The 'Truth Serum' used in many spy movies: the Bristol molecule of the month for February 2007 by Adriano Taylor (King´s College, Madrid, Spain)

The pick-me-up also known as 'speed': the Bristol molecule of the month for March 2007 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)

The sugary source of energy for plants and animals: the Bristol molecule of the month for April 2007 by Mike Thompson (Winchester College, UK)

The molecule that makes fats, or burns them: the Bristol molecule of the month for May 2007 by Paul May (University of Bristol)

The chemistry and biology of the colourful carotenoids we eat as food, or which make the pigments in songbirds' feathers: the Bristol molecule of the month for June 2007 by James D. Johnson (Alumnus, Department of Chemistry, Florida State University)

The molecule that enhances taste in food: the Bristol molecule of the month for July 2007 by Pio Monti (Kings College School, Madrid, Spain)

The cooling smell of mint: the Bristol molecule of the month for August 2007 by Simon Cotton (Uppingham School, Rutland, UK)