What Is Organic Chemistry?

Organic chemistry is pretty much everywhere! In this video, we’re talking about the amazing diversity among organic molecules. We’ll learn about the origins of organic chemistry, how to write Lewis structures, condensed structures, and skeletal formulas, and what gross organic compound the Romans used to dye their fabrics pretty colors.

References

Dean, J., Casselman, K. D., Wild Color, 1st ed.; Potter Craft, New York, 2010. Formula for indigo dyeing with urine. http://www.wildcolours.co.uk From Gunpowder to Teeth Whitener: The Science Behind Historic Uses of Urine https://www.smithsonianmag.com Tie-Dye Instructions. https://www.dharmatrading.com, last accessed 12/12/2019. (Retinal) Clayden, J., Greeves, N., Warren, S., & Wothers, P. Organic Chemistry. New York 2001. Oxford University Press Inc. Beetroot https://www.compoundchem.com Fruit color https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Topics

  • functional groups heteroatoms
  • medicinal chemistry
  • polymer chemistry
  • organic compounds
  • Lewis structures
  • structural formulas
  • chemical bonding
  • chemical structures
  • skeletal formulas
  • covalent bonds
  • chemical bonds