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Organic Chemistry - NOTES

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds, primarily derived from living organisms, and encompasses their structure, properties, and reactions. Historically, the field has roots in ancient practices where natural substances were used for medicinal purposes. The development of organic chemistry has significantly influenced modern pharmacology and the understanding of various organic materials.

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Organic Chemistry - NOTES

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds, primarily derived from living organisms, and encompasses their structure, properties, and reactions. Historically, the field has roots in ancient practices where natural substances were used for medicinal purposes. The development of organic chemistry has significantly influenced modern pharmacology and the understanding of various organic materials.

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Organic Chemistry Development of Organic Chemistry as a

Science
Development of Organic Chemistry as a Science
In the past (before 1800s) Organic chemistry is the study of carbon
compounds (except Carbon oxides, carbonates,
Chemistry
hydrogen carbonates, carbides and cyanides)
 Organic Compounds – Obtained from obtained from natural sources or synthesized in
living organisms. the laboratories.
 Inorganic Compounds – Obtained from
non-living sources.

Organic Chemistry – “Study of living things”

Inorganic Chemistry – “Chemistry of Carbon”

Chemistry of Carbon

Organic chemistry is a scientific study of


the structure, properties, and reactions of
organic compounds and organic materials.

When we look at organic chemistry,


we’re mainly looking at molecules composed of Natural Sources of Organic Compounds
carbon and hydrogen, however we may also see
 Living Things – Carbohydrates/ Proteins/
nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, phosphorous, silicon,
Fats/ Vitamins/ Antibiotics.
and the halogens (F, Cl, Br, I, and At) taking a
 A variety of Organic products obtained
part in our compounds and reactions.
from living things.
Organic compounds are generally
composed of long carbon chains displaying
covalent bonds. Group 1 and 2 organometallic
compounds, metalloids and transition metals.

The history of organic chemistry can be traced


back to ancient times when medicine men
extracted chemicals from plants and animals to
treat members of their tribes. Organic chemicals
were used in ancient times by Romans and
Egyptians as dyes, medicines and poisons from
natural sources, but the chemical composition
of the substances was unknown.

Their knowledge formed the basis of


modern pharmacology which has a strong
dependence on knowledge of organic chemistry.

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