Carbonyl derivatives are a diverse group of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom. These derivatives include various functional groups such as aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amides, each with distinct chemical properties and applications. These compounds are widely utilized in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals; carbonyl derivatives play crucial roles in numerous industrial and biological processes.
Objectives:
- Identify properties characteristic of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.
- Write IUPAC names for aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.
- Draw or identify structural formulas for aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.
- Describe oxidation or reduction reactions of aldehydes and ketones.
- Describe the reaction resulting from addition of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones.
- Describe the reaction for the formation and hydrolysis of an ester and an amide.
- Describe the role of amines as neurotransmitters.