Alkynes are known to be compounds that have triple bonds in the molecule. While many compounds have the structure of alkanes and alkenes, there are also compounds that have triple bonds in the molecule. Unlike single and double bonds, triple bonds have special properties. For example, due to their high acidity, they can be used […]
There are a great many molecules in organic compounds that have double bonds. When these molecules react with other reagents, addition reactions occur. When addition reactions occur, the double bond of the alkene changes to a single bond, and the product is obtained. In organic chemistry, the addition reaction of alkenes is the basis of […]
An important element in organic chemistry is optical isomers (chiral molecules). They are also called chirality, and even though they may appear to have the same structural formula, the presence of a chiral center results in a mixture of completely different compounds. In organic chemistry, optical isomers must be clearly separated because they are completely […]
In organic chemistry, we often use cyclic compounds. A typical cyclic compound is cyclohexane, and these compounds are used in synthetic reactions. Cyclic compounds have strain. They are in a high energy state due to steric hindrance and other factors. The more strain there is, the more unstable the state is, and the more reactive […]
In organic chemistry, we need to understand how the conformation works. This is because organic compounds have a three-dimensional structure, not a planar one. By studying stereochemistry, you can predict whether a chemical reaction will proceed or not. Also, even the same molecule has different conformations. The energies are different depending on where the substituents […]
Acids and bases are important elements in organic chemistry. The presence of acids and bases allows the synthetic reactions of compounds to proceed through the movement of electrons. In other words, without acids and bases, organic synthesis reactions would not occur. Therefore, we must understand the definitions of acids and bases in advance. We need […]
It is common for some organic compounds to have double bonds. Instead of having only single bonds as an alkane, it is common for the molecule to be an alkene. Double bonds can be created by organic synthesis. One way to do this is through elimination reactions. By reacting with a basic reagent, it is […]
The SN1 and SN2 reactions are two methods that are frequently used in synthetic reactions in organic chemistry. They are convenient synthetic reactions that all organic chemists are sure to use them. The SN1 and SN2 reactions are synthetic reactions, called nucleophilic substitution reactions, in which the substituents are swapped. However, the reaction mechanism differs […]
Every organic compound has a name. However, if you do not know the rules for naming them, you will not be able to find the compounds. In such a case, there is a unified rule for naming compounds. This is called the IUPAC nomenclature. Let’s follow the IUPAC nomenclature to understand how to name compounds. […]
When understanding the synthetic reaction mechanism of organic chemistry, an important factor is the stability of the carbocation. Since carbocation is an unstable substance, it reacts quickly. However, the stability of carbocations varies depending on the molecular structure. It is very important to understand this difference, because if the stability of the carbocation changes, the […]
