COMMON COMPOUNDS FOR THE FUNCTIONAL GROUPS Flashcards
1
Q
Alkenes
A
Ethylene (ethene – to make polyethylene for sandwich bags)
Propylene (propene – to make polypropylene for milk jugs)
2
Q
Alkynes
A
Acetylene
3
Q
Aromatics
A
Benzene
Toluene
Styrene
Naphthalene
4
Q
Alcohols
A
Methanol
Ethanol
Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
5
Q
Ketones
A
Acetone
6
Q
Aldehyde
A
Vanillin
Cinnamaldehyde
7
Q
Esters
A
Methyl salicyate (wintergreen) Benzyl acetate (strawberry) Butyl propanoate (pears) Ethyl pentanonate (apple)
8
Q
Carboxylic Acids
A
Formic acid (methanoic acid – bee stings) Vinegar (ethanoic acid) Salicylic acid (aspirin)
9
Q
Amine
A
Serotonin
Adrenaline
Histamine
Morphine
10
Q
Amide
A
Amino acids
Nylon
11
Q
Alkanes (fuels)
A
Frac Dist Methane Propane Butane Octane