Organic Chemistry 3 Flashcards
The branch of chemistry that deals with certain carbon containing compounds
Organic Chemistry
An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen
Hydrocarbon
A chemical formula expressing the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a substance without indicating how they are linked
Molecular Formula
A chemical formula showing the spatial arrangement of the atoms and the linkage of every atom
Structural Formula
The possession by 2 or more distinct compounds of the same molecular formula, each molecule having the same # of atoms of each element but in a different arrangement
Isomerism ex: Glucose, Fructose, Galactose (C6H12O6)
A condensed version of the structural formula, written all on one line and demonstrating the relationship of the substituent groups in a molecule
Line Formula
Expression of the fixed ratio between carbon and hydrogen in hydrocarbons
Type Formula
Pertaining to any member of one of the two major groups of organic compounds, those having straight or branched chain structures
Aliphatic
A specific atom or group of atoms that is attached to a carbon atom in an organic compound & that imparts an identifiable chemical behavior to the compound
Functional Group
A formula that denotes a class of compounds and includes the functional group and a symbol R denoting a radical
General Formula
The existence of an element in 2 or more distinct forms ex: O, O2, O3
Allotropism
A hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
Saturated Hydrocarbon
A saturated hydrocarbon that has only carbon-carbon single bonds Type Formula: CnH2n+2
Alkane
A monovalent radical formed when an alkane loses one hydrogen atom Type Formula: CnH2n+1
Alkyl Group
An aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more halogen atoms attached. Gen. Formula: RX
Alkyl Halide
An organic compound that has one or more double or triple bonds between two carbon atoms
Unsaturated Hydrocarbon
An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond Type Formula: CnH2n
Alkene
An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond Type Formula: CnH2n-2
Alkyne
Any compound containing a resonace-stabilized ring
Aromatic
Pertaining to ring compounds that contain one or more elements other than carbon in the ring
Heterocyclic Compounds
A large molecule made by linking together any number of monomers, or basic chemical units
Polymer
An organic compound containing one or more hydroxyl groups. Gen. Formula: ROH
Alcohol
An alcohol with only one hydroxyl group ex: Isopropanol, Tert-butanol
Monohydroxy Alcohol
An alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups ex:Ethylene Glycol
Dihydroxy Alcohol
An alcohol having three hydroxyl groups ex: Glycerol
Trihydroxy Alcohol
Those alcohols generally having more than three hydroxyl groups ex: Sorbitol
Polyhydroxyl Alcohol
An alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is attached to no more than one other carbon ex: Methanol (Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol) Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol, Grain Alcohol)
Primary Alcohol
An alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is attached to two other carbons ex: Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol, Rubbing Alcohol)
Secondary Alcohol
An alcohol in which the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon that is attached to three other carbons ex: Tert-butanol
Tertiary Alcohol
A chemical compound similar to alcohol in which the oxygen of the hydroxyl group is replaced by a sulfhydral group (-SH) Gen Formula: RSH
Thioalcohol/Mercaptan
Any organic compound with the gen. formula ROR’, where R & R’ are hydrocarbon groups formed by dehydration between two alcohols
Ether *Formed during the dehydration of an alcohol where sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is the dehydrating agent
An organic compound containing one or more -CHO groups formed by the oxidation of a primary alcohol Gen Formula: RCHO *-CHO is at the end of the chain
Aldehyde
Name some examples of aldehydes
*Methanal (Formaldehyde, HCHO) *Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) *Benzaldehyde (an aromatic)
An organic compound containing two aldehyde radicals ex: Glyoxal, Glutaraldehyde
Dialdehyde
Formaldehyde gas dissolved in water at 37% by weight and 40% by volume
Formalin
Any of a class of organic compounds containing the carbonyl group (C=O) whose carbon atom is joined to two other carbon atoms; the carbonyl group occurs within the carbon chain
Ketone ex: Propanone (Acetone)
How are ketones formed? What is their general formula?
*By the oxidation of a secondary alcohol *Gen Formula: RCOR
An organic compound containing the carboxyl group (-COOH) at the end of the carbon chain *Gen Formula: RCOOH
Carboxylic Acid ex: Methanoic Acid (Formic Acid) Ethanoic Acid (Acetic Acid, Vinegar)
A compound with the general formula RCOOR’ formed from an alcohol and organic acid by the removal of wather *Functional group is in the middle of the chain
Ester ex: Ethyl Acetate, Methyl Salicylate (Oil of Wintergreen)
An organic compound containing nitrogen; formed from ammonia by replacement of 1 or more hydrogen atoms by organic radicals Gen Formula: RNH2 *Organic Base, -NH2=Amino Group (functional group)
Amine ex: Methyl Amine
Any compound derived from ammonia by substitution of a carbonyl (C=O) for hydrogen or from an organic acid by replacing the -OH of the carboxyl with an amino group
Amide ex: Diethyl Formamide, Urea
Name the general formula for an amide. How are they formed?
*Gen Formula: RCONHR *Formed by the reaction of an organic acid with ammonia or with amines **Salts formed by a neutralization reaction *Have an amide bond btn. a carbonyl group and a nitrogen
Surface-active agents that are usually used for disinfection of skin, oral, and nasal cavities & instruments; germicidal ex: Benzyl Alkonium Chloride(Zephiran Chloride, Roccal)
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
How are QUATS formed? Name the quaternary ammonium ion.
*Quaternary ammonium salts are formed by the action of tertiary amines with organic halides *[NR4+]
A compound of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen that is an aldehyde or ketone derivative of a polyhydroxy alcohol
Carbohydrate
A sugar in which the functional groups are hydroxyl groups (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO)
Aldose
A sugar whose functional groups are hydroxyl groups (-OH) and a ketone group (C=O)
Ketose
The simplest form of a carbohydrate consisting of a single sugar molecule **they CANNOT be hydrolyzed to a smaller carb. molecule
Monosaccharide
Name 3 Monosaccharides
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose *Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
What does the oxidation of monosaccharides produce?
Carbon Dioxide and Water
A carbohydrate formed by the linking of two monosaccharide units (also forms water in a dehydration synthesis reaction) *Hydrolysis yields monosaccharides
Disaccharide
Name 3 Disaccharides
Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose *Molecular Formula: C12H22O11
A polymer made by linking together a number of simple sugar molecules (3+) *Hydrolysis yields disaccharides, further hydrolysis yields monosaccharides
Polysaccharide
Name 3 Polysaccharides
Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose
A 5 carbon sugar molecule
Pentose
A 6 carbon sugar molecule
Hexose
An animal starch made by forming chains of alpha glucose molecules; storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle
Glycogen
A chemical reaction in which a substance is broken down by water
Hydrolysis
derivatives of hydrocarbons in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced by a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group
alchols
wood alchohol
methanol
grain alcohol
ethanol
general formula for an alcohol
R-OH
an alcohol that contains an -OH functional group attached to a carbon that has one or no carbon atoms directly attached to it
primary alcohol
an alcohol in which the -OH is attached to a carbon atom having two other carbon atoms directly attached to it
secondary alcohol
an alcohol in which the -OH is attached to a carbon atom having three other carbon atoms attached to it
tertiary alcohol
is methanol a primary, secondary, or tertiary alcohol?
primary
is isopropyl alcohol a primary, secondary, or tertiary alcohol?
secondary
is tert-butanol a primary, secondary, or tertiary alcohol?
tertiary
alcohol with one one -OH group or hydroxyl group
monohydroxy alcohols
an alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups
dihydroxyl alcohols
dihydroxyl alcohols are also called
diols
an alcohol containing three hydroxyl groups
trihydroxyl alcohols
trihydroxyl alcohols are also called
triols
glycerol or glycerin are examples of monohydroxy, dihydroxyl, or trihyrdroxyl alcohols?
trihydroxyl alcohol
ethylene glycol is an example of monohydroxy, dihydroxyl, or trihydroxyl alcohols?
dihydroxyl alcohol
methanol, ethanol, propanol, and butanol are examples of monohydroxy, dihydroxyl, or trihydroxyl alcohols?
monohydroxy alcohols
alcohols having more than one hydroxyl group (generally more than three)
polyhydroxy alcohols
sorbitol is an example of a ______ alcohol
polyhydroxy
an aromatic derivative of benzene with a hydroxyl group attached to it
phenol
weak acid
phenol
hydroxybenzene
phenol
any organic chemical that contains the -SH radical, formed when the oxygen of an alcohol is replaced by sulfur
mercaptan
what is the general formula for a mercaptan?
R-SH
mercaptans are also called
thiols
formed during the dehydration of an alcohol where sulfuric acid is considered a dehydrating agent that removes water from two molecules of alcohol
ether
the general formula for an ether
ROR
General Formula for Aldehydes
RCHO
General Formula for Ketones
RCOR
General Formula for Carboxylic Acids
RCOOH
General Formula for Esters
RCOOR’
What is the functional group in an Aldehyde and where is it located?
One or more CARBONYL groups (-CHO) are located at the END of the carbon chain.
What is the functional group in a Ketone and where is it located?
The CARBONYL group (C=O) is located in the WITHIN of the carbon chain-NOT at the end.
What is the functional group in a Carboxylic Acid?
The CARBOXYL group (-COOH)
Esters are produced by the reaction of an _____?______ with an _____?_____.
Esters are produced by the reaction of an ORGANIC ACID with an ALCOHOL. ex: RCOOH(carboxylic acid)+ ROH(alcohol)= RCOOR’(ester)+ water (water removed=dehydration)
What is an organic compound containing two aldehyde (-CHO) radicals called?
A Dialdehyde
Name three examples of Aldehydes.
- Methanal (formaldehyde; HCHO) 2. Ethanal (acetaldehyde) 3. Benzaldehyde
Aldehydes are formed by the ______?______ of _______?________.
Aldehydes are formed by the OXIDATION of A PRIMARY ALCOHOL.
How do we name Aldehydes?
- Start w/the parent hydrocarbon -e (Methane-e=Methan) 2. Add -al (Methan+al=Methanal)
Name two examples of Dialdehydes.
- Glyoxal (simplest. 2 carbonyl groups bonded together) 2. Glutaraldehyde (excellent germicide; Cold/Liquid sterilizing agent)
What is Formalin?
Formaldehyde gas dissolved in water at 37% by weight and 40% by volume.
What does HCHO form when it polymerizes?
Paraformaldehyde or solid formaldehyde. METHANOL slows polymerization. Polymerization occurs when a bottle of arterial is exposed to cold temps, has expired shelf life, the pH is less than 6.5, etc. Shouldn’t embalm with this!
Name an example of a Ketone.
Propanone (acetone; dimethyl ketone). Dissolves sticky stuff on skin or fingernails.
Ketones are formed by the ______?_______ of a _____________?____________.
Ketones are formed by the OXIDATION of a SECONDARY ALCOHOL.
How do we name Ketones with two different radical (R) groups?
Ketone general formula = RCOR. Put them in alphabetical order and put “Ketone” on the end. Ex: Ethyl group (R) + C=O + Methyl group (R) would be named ethylmethylketone.
Of Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Ethers, which 2 are neutralization products in an arterial fluid?
Carboxylic Acids & Esters.
Give three examples of salts used in arterial solutions that act as anticoagulants/sequestering/chelating agents for the calcium in hard water.
- Oxylates 2. Citrates 3. EDTA (ethylenediaminetetrasodiumacetate)
Give two examples of Carboxylic Acids.
- Methanoic Acid (formic acid) 2. Ethanoic acid (acetic acid; vinegar)
Explain the process of how an Alkane oxidizes to become a Carboxylic Acid.
An Alkane oxidizes to become an Alcohol, which oxidizes to become an Aldehyde, which oxidizes to become a Carboxylic Acid. ex: Methane–O2–>Methanol–O2–>Methanal–O2–> Methanoic Acid.
Explain the processof how a reduction reaction can turn a Carboxylic Acid into an Alkane.
A Carboxylic Acid reduces to an Aldehyde, which reduces to an Alcohol, which reduces to an Alkane. ex. Ethanoic Acid or Acetic Acid –>Ethanal–>Ethanol–>Ethane
An Ester is formed from an ____?____ and _______?________ by the removal of _____?_____.
An Ester is formed from an ALCOHOL and ORGANIC (CARBOXYLIC) ACID by the removal of WATER.
Give two examples of Esters.
- Ethyl acetate 2. Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen)
What do Esters usually end in?
They usually end in -ate or -oate
What is an Alkane?
An Alkane is a Saturated Hydrocarbon with only C-C and C-H Single bonds.
What is the general Formula for an Alkane?
CnH(2n+2)
Describe and explain the change in Boiling/Melting points of Alkanes:
As chain length increases, the boiling point increases as larger molecules have greater van der Waals forces between them. More Branching reduces the Melting points as the molecules cannot pack together well, reducing van der Waals forces.
Describe and explain the solubility of Alkanes in Water:
Alkanes are Insoluble in water because they are Non-Polar molecules and Water is only an effective solvent for Polar molecules.
Describe the reactivity of Alkanes:
They will burn in oxygen to produce CO2 and Water and they will react with Halogens under specific circumstances. Otherwise they are unreactive.
What is different between Fractional Distillation and normal distillation?
Fractional Distillation produces many different parts (or fractions) each with different boiling points, Distillation only separates the volatile and nonvolatile products.
Cracking:
Cracking is the process of breaking a long Hydrocarbon chain into shorter Hydrocarbon chains, some of which can be Alkenes.
Why is cracking useful:
Typically, the shorter Hydrocarbon chains are more economically desirable because they are more volatile, less viscous and have lower boiling points.
Name the two types of Cracking:
Thermal Cracking and Catalytic Cracking.
Thermal Cracking:
Is the process of breaking a Hydrocarbon chain under very high temp and very high pressure. When the chain is broken, each carbon gains an electron from the covalent bond, forming Free Radicals then forming Alkanes and Alkenes (useful for polymers).
Name the conditions required for Thermal Cracking:
Temp of 700K-1200K and Pressure of up to 7000kPa.
Name the two products from Thermal Cracking:
Alkanes and high percentage of Alkenes.