Outline of organic chemistry

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to organic chemistry:

Organic chemistry is the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or by other means) of carbon-based compounds, hydrocarbons, and their derivatives. These compounds may contain any number of other elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, the halogens as well as phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur.[1][2][3]

General topics

Current trends in organic chemistry include (as of 2020):

Concepts

Chemical species

Reactions

Addition Reactions

Annulation Reactions

Chemical Tests

Condensation Reactions

Coupling Reactions

Cyclization Reactions

Cycloaddition Reactions

Degradation Reactions

Disproportionation Reactions

Elimination Reactions

Epoxidation Reactions

Fragmentation Reactions

Free Radical Reactions

Halogenation Reactions

Heterocycle Formation Reactions

Homologation Reactions

Metathesis Reactions

Organometallic Reactions

Oxidation Reactions

Pericyclic Reactions

Polymerization Reactions

Rearrangement Reactions

Reduction Reactions

Substitution Reactions


See also

References

  1. ↑ Robert T. Morrison, Robert N. Boyd, and Robert K. Boyd, Organic Chemistry, 6th edition (Benjamin Cummings, 1992, ISBN 0-13-643669-2) - this is "Morrison and Boyd", a classic textbook
  2. ↑ John D. Roberts, Marjorie C. Caserio, Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry,(W. A. Benjamin, Inc. ,1964) - another classic textbook
  3. ↑ Richard F. and Sally J. Daley, Organic Chemistry, Online organic chemistry textbook. Ochem4free.info
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