2. Vocab.
Functional groups: a group of atoms responsible
for the characteristic reactions of a particular
compound.
Main topic: Alcohols (-OH group)
3. Creations.
Ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH)
Two carbons, five carbons & OH
attached to the end.
Found in alcoholic
beverages.
2-propanol (isopropyl alcohol)
Three carbon, seven hydrogens, & OH attached
to the second carbon (b/c the 2 in front of
the name).
Colorless chemical w/ strong odor.
4. Pt. 2
1- Octanol (C8H17OH)
Eight carbons, seventeen
hydrogens, & an OH attached
to the 1st carbon.
Esters used for
perfumes, flavoring and
essential oils.
5. + fact.
Alcohols are one of the most
important functional groups in
organic chemistry. They are a
good source of reagents for
synthesis reactions.
6. Purpose.
Alcohols fall into different classes
based on how the -OH group is
positioned on the chain of carbon
atoms.
