Found 9 Articles for Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Introduction Ether is an organic compound that does not have any colour. They are characterised by a smell that feels very sweet and has various other traits. The formation of this compound happens by eliminating the moisture content present inside it. Chemical composition Ether is a very significant organic compound in the field of organic chemistry. This is a group that consists of different types of ether that have variable boiling and melting points. In general, ether group has a boiling point of 34.6° C. The point where it starts to melt is at a very low temperature which is ... Read More

Introduction Benzene is an aromatic compound and it has a sweet-smelling odour. It has six C-C bonds. Among these, three C-C bonds are 135 pm length double bonds and another three C-C bonds are 147 pm length single bonds. The shorter C-C distance is for the delocalisation of electrons that is similarly distributed among the carbon atoms. Substituting different functional groups like ketone, alcohol or aldehyde with hydrogen can create different compounds. What is Benzene? Benzene is an organic compound, which has six hydrogen atoms and six carbon atoms linked together in a planar ring structure. Due to the cyclic ... Read More

Introduction An existing functional group is replaced by an incoming new functional group in a substitution reaction, which is a type of chemical reaction. An electrophile is a molecule that lacks an electron. Hence, we can define Electrophilic substitution reactions as chemical reactions where an electron-deficient substance (electrophile) displaces a functional group in a compound. The displaced functional group in this type of reaction is generally a hydrogen atom. Electrophilic substitution reactions generally proceed via a three-step mechanism that involves the following steps − An electrophile is generated A carbocation (intermediate) is formed A proton is removed from ... Read More

Introduction In the classification of organic chemical substances, both esters, as well as ether, are functional groups. The categorization of chemical components facilitates the analysis of their characteristics within the context of the group overall. Esters, as well as ethers, are both functional families of chemical molecules that are widely manufactured, consumed, and have industrial applications. The distinction between ester versus ether is found in their chemical structure. The primary distinction between an ester and an ether is that an ester group requires 2 𝐶-atoms and 2 𝑂-atoms to complete its distinctive structure. For its structure, an ether group requires ... Read More

Dye and stain are two terms that are commonly used in the realm of coloration and finishing of materials. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. In fact, there are significant differences between dye and stain that can impact the final outcome of the coloration process. In this essay, we will explore the differences between dye and stain, including their composition, application, and effects on different materials. What are Dyes? A dye is a colorant that is mixed in oils like mineral spirits, in alcohol or water as a carrier. The dyes that are used ... Read More

Introduction The organic compounds that form a series that consists of the same functional groups but have variations in their $\mathrm{-CH_2}$ group are determined as the homologous series. In this homologous series, various successive compounds can be seen including alcohol, phenol, ether, and so on. The alcohols have more than one functional group that is quite similar to the functional groups of phenols and ether. Alcohol The organic compound in which the atom of hydrogen or the aliphatic carbon gets replaced by the hydroxyl group is referred to as the alcohols. The compound can be identified by its sweet smell. ... Read More

Introduction $\mathrm{CH_3CO_2K}$ plays an essential role in different physiological functions and it also maintains blood pressure and renal function. This compound also helps in other different problems like the contraction of skeletal and cardiac muscle. It assists in healing nerve conditions as well as the synthesis of nucleic acid. The collaboration of acetate anion and potassium cation helps in forming $\mathrm{CH_3CO_2K}$ . Information on Potassium Acetate Potassium acetate is called a kind of salt of potassium and the salt is of acetic acid. This salt mainly bears the chemical name Potassium acetate and it can also be named ... Read More

Introduction Benzyl Alcohol is a naturally occurring organic element in the Balsam of Peru. It is a common element in fruits and teas. It is also an important component of essential oils such as ylang-ylang oils, Jasmine, and Hyacinth. So this aromatic compound has a pleasant aroma and has some medicinal properties too. Even though it is naturally found it can be synthesized too. There are many preparative methods for its synthesis. One such preparation is from toluene. The molecular formula of this organic compound is $\mathrm{C_{6}H_{5}CH_{2}OH}$. Or it is further represented as BnOH. Since the benzyl group is present ... Read More

Introduction Bismuth Subsalicylate is a commercial drug that is sold over the counter means it can be sold without any prescription. It has the chemical formula ${C_7H_5BiO_4}$. It was developed over 100 years back, in 1901, for the treatment and sanitation of cholera infection. First, in 1939 it was approved by FDA for the treatment of nausea, diarrhoea, and gastrointestinal infections. It is an insoluble salt of salicylic acid. It exhibits the property of antibacterial and antidiarrheal agents. It is used for the treatment of travellers' diarrhoea, nausea, stomach infection, antacid, heartburn, indigestion, etc. What is Bismuth Subsalicylate It is ... Read More