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6 organic compounds. Sodium chloride (NaCl), common salt, is found in all tissues and secretions of the body except the enamel of the teeth. A sufficient quantity is obtained from our foods for the body's need; the average person, however, takes an additional quantity as a condiment, thus stimulating the appetite and increasing the flow of gastric juice.