Organic chemicals
Organic Chemicals
Organic chemicals are a broad class of substances containing carbon atoms and primarily hydrogen, often along with a variety of other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and more.
Pronunciation: /ɔːrˈɡænɪk kɪˈmɪkəlz/
Etymology: The term "organic" comes from the Greek word "organikos", meaning "relating to an organ", and the term "chemical" comes from the Greek word "khēmía", meaning "alchemy".
Related Terms
- Organic compound: Any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon.
- Organic synthesis: The study of how we build molecules ranging from complex, biologically active natural products to new materials.
- Organic reaction: The chemical reactions related to organic compounds.
- Organic chemistry: The study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds.
Classification
Organic chemicals can be classified into several categories, including aliphatic compounds, aromatic compounds, polymers, biochemicals, and petrochemicals.
Properties
Organic chemicals are known for their diverse properties, which can be attributed to the unique nature of carbon, which can form stable bonds with many elements, including itself. This allows for a vast array of organic chemicals, from simple molecules like methane to complex structures like DNA.
Uses
Organic chemicals are used in a wide range of applications, including the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, fertilizers, plastics, and fuels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organic chemicals
- Wikipedia's article - Organic chemicals
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