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What is the percentage of known organic compounds that are heterocyclic?
What is the percentage of known organic compounds that are heterocyclic?
- More than 50% (correct)
- Less than 10%
- About 25%
- Around 75%
Which of the following is an example of an aromatic heterocycle?
Which of the following is an example of an aromatic heterocycle?
- Cyclohexane
- Pyridine (correct)
- Propane
- Ethanol
What is the focus of research on heterocycles?
What is the focus of research on heterocycles?
- Studying their applications in various fields
- Finding their natural sources
- Discovering new heteroatoms to replace carbons in benzene
- Developing methods of synthesis (correct)
Flashcards
Heterocycle
Heterocycle
A cyclic organic compound containing atoms of at least two different elements.
Aromatic Heterocycle
Aromatic Heterocycle
A type of heterocycle with a special ring structure that gives it unique properties.
Synthesis of Heterocycles
Synthesis of Heterocycles
The main goal of research on heterocycles is to discover efficient ways to make these compounds.
Study Notes
- Heterocyclic compounds have at least one heteroatom in the ring.
- More than half of known organic compounds are heterocyclic.
- They are widely distributed in nature and important for life processes.
- Examples include nucleic acid bases, hemoglobin, vitamins, and drugs.
- Research focuses on methods of synthesis and studying their properties.
- Aromatic heterocycles have a heteroatom replacing at least one carbon in benzene.
- Other analogous heterocycles have multiple carbon atoms replaced by heteroatoms.
- Examples include pyridazine, pyrimidine, and pyrazine.
- Triazines and tetrazines are also examples of heterocycles.
- Heterocycles have diverse applications in various fields.
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