Nomenclature
Chapter Name : Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_11_02_02 |
Topic Name : Nomenclature |
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Sub Topic Name : Phenols |
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Introduction
Phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group (—OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group.
Pre-Requisites:
Phenols
Activity:
Tannin.
Real Life Question:
What are the applications of Phenols?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Phenols | Phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group (—OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Polyphenol | A structural class of mainly natural, but also synthetic or semisynthetic, organic chemicals characterized by the presence of large multiples of phenol structural units. |
Real life uses :
Tannins are used in the tanning industry.
Places to visit :
Pharmacy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Tannin | Tannin (also known as vegetable tannin, natural organic tannins or sometimes tannoid, i.e. a type of biomolecule, as opposed to modern synthetic tannin) is an astringent, bitter plant polyphenolic compound that binds to and precipitates proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. |
What you learn in Theory:
Phenols, sometimes called phenolics, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group (—OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group.
What you learn in Practice:
The simplest of the class is phenol, which is also called carbolic acid C 6H5OH. Phenolic compounds are classified as simple phenols or polyphenols based on the number of phenol units in the molecule.