Welcome to the Organic Chemistry category, where the intricacies of carbon-based molecules are unveiled. Dive into the diverse world of organic compounds, exploring their structures, properties, and reactions. Discover the fascinating realm of functional groups, stereochemistry, and organic synthesis. Uncover the applications of organic chemistry in drug development, materials science, and more. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of organic chemistry and unravel the secrets of carbon-based life.
Preparation of derivatives When the OH in a carboxylic acid is replaced by another function such as X (Cl, Br), OR, NH2, etc., compounds called “carboxylic acid derivatives” are obtained. All of them have in common the acyl group (R-C=O). These derivatives are, in turn, converted to acids by hydrolysis, and also give rise to … Read more
In order to understand all the aspects involved in the synthesis and reactivity of organic molecules, it is important to understand the main reactions of these functional groups in the simplest cases. Therefore, the study of monofunctional molecules (having only one main functional group) is addressed first. Here, you will find general characteristics, as well … Read more
What are 7-membered unsaturated heterocycles? The 7-membered unsaturated heterocycles with a nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur atom are systematically named azepines, oxepines and thiepines, respectively. fig-00 Only thiepines with bulky substituents are known but both oxepine and 1H-azepine have been synthesized. 1H-azepine and the oxepine are not flat and there is no evidence that they are … Read more
What are 4-membered heterocycles ? Four-membered heterocycles show less ring strain than the 3-membered rings and therefore have fewer applications as synthetic intermediates. These heterocycles are less frequent due to the difficulty of preparing 4-membered rings. They exhibit different properties from the major and minor rings. fig-01 The three compounds in the figure (oxetane, azetidine … Read more
