Top 7 Most Expensive Liquids In The World

There are many things in this world that cost a fortune to buy and it generally involves the rarity of the products as they are difficult to obtain. And this also includes liquid which became an essential item that is sold on the market for a high price. 

Some of you might have heard of these liquids but might not have expected such a huge price for them. Here we would like to share with you the top 7 most expensive liquids in the world that money can buy.

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7. Mercury ($750 per liter)

This liquid metal seems quite easy to obtain considering that it is readily available around us, especially in the thermometers we use in the science lab. However, the level of mercury inside those thermometers is relatively little but then again it is still not the reason why.

The extraction process of mercury that can be obtained from the earth's crust is a tedious and expensive job. The mercury on earth commonly exists as cinnabar or its scientific name, mercury sulfide. The metal as some of you might know is present in its liquid form at room temperature.

The price you may ask? Well, it is around $790 per liter.

6. Insulin ($3,430 per liter)

This life-saving medication is another expensive liquid on our list and it seems most diabetic people would agree with this. The price, however, varies from country to country but one thing for sure is that it generally costs more than $3430 per liter.

Despite most people using only a small amount of this insulin, it is still considered an essential item on your list. Most people in the US however still rely on their insurance to pay for their insulin medication as it is overwhelmingly expensive.

5. Chanel No. 5 ($6,050 per liter)

Most liquid on this list serves an essential purpose as our lives depend on them but this liquid, in particular, is rather different as it is an expensive fragrance. Chanel No. 5 is the most expensive perfume in the world ever to be made and it is marketed as a flagship product.

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It was first made in 1922 through the partnership of Coco Chanel and a chemist named Ernest Beaux. Ernest is a pioneer in the use of aldehyde in making the finest qualities of perfume with this one being sold for the price of $6,050 per liter.

4. Horseshoe Blood ($13,940 per liter)

Horseshoe blood is unique in that it is blue in color as medical companies pay huge amounts of money to get their hands on this blue-colored blood. This creature's blood does not contain hemoglobin and instead has hemocyanin which gives it this unique color.

Their blood is used to detect bacterial endotoxin in the medical field. It is the 4th most expensive liquid in the world costing around $13,940 per liter.

3. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, LSD ($28,580 per liter)

Known for its acidity, this liquid is a well-known medication for its psychological effects including hallucination, change in consciousness, and paranoia. It is commonly synthesized by a chemical reaction between diethylamine and lysergic acid.

One dose of LSD will be around 40 - 500 micrograms. This dose might seem small but it is sufficient enough to cause really bad hallucinations. The price of this liquid can reach $28,250 per liter.

2. King Cobra Venom ($35,550 per liter)

A snake's venom also has its price and this time it is the King Cobra's venom which can cost up to $35,550 per liter. However, care must be taken when extracting the venom as it is capable of killing even an adult elephant.

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This venom is expensive as it contains a special protein called Ohanin. Ohanin is used as a raw material to produce pain medication which will be 20 times more potent than morphine without leaving any side effects.

1. Scorpion Venom ($9 million+)

The most expensive liquid in the world will be none other than scorpion venom as the price can reach a whopping $9 million. Almost all scorpions will have venom in their body as they use it to kill and paralyze their enemies.

Similar to the King Cobra's venom, a scorpion's venom also contains a unique protein that is used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis(MS).

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