Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Kakkon is the root of an Asian plant that has traditionally been

Kakkon is the root of an Asian plant that has traditionally been used in Chinese medicine. It smells fruity, winey, and medicinal. A study of the volatile components of kakkon (those responsible for t...

Q: Odor is one of the principal criteria used by consumers when purchasing

Odor is one of the principal criteria used by consumers when purchasing food products such as fish. Researchers thus compared relative amounts of various volatile substances present in samples of Euro...

Q: Identify all products expected for each of the following reactions. Take

Identify all products expected for each of the following reactions. Take stereochemistry into account and draw expected stereoisomer(s), if any:

Q: Draw the propagation steps that achieve the autooxidation of diethyl ether to

Draw the propagation steps that achieve the autooxidation of diethyl ether to form a hydroperoxide:

Q: Compound A has the molecular formula C5H12, and monobromination of compound

Compound A has the molecular formula C5H12, and monobromination of compound A produces only compound B. When compound B is treated with a strong base, a mixture is obtained containing compound C and c...

Q: A compound with the molecular formula shown below exhibits a 1H NMR

A compound with the molecular formula shown below exhibits a 1H NMR spectrum with only one signal. Deduce the structure in each case. a. C5H10 b. C5H8Cl4 c. C12H18

Q: The aroma, taste, and general quality of wine are tied

The aroma, taste, and general quality of wine are tied closely to the stage of development of the grapes from which it is made. In order to develop a molecular-level understanding of this phenomenon,...

Q: In a study measuring the volatile components of 150 pounds of fried

In a study measuring the volatile components of 150 pounds of fried chicken, a total of 130 distinct compounds were identified, including the linear alkane tetradecane. Propose a synthesis of this com...

Q: The compound (Z)-hexenyl acetate is one of several volatile

The compound (Z)-hexenyl acetate is one of several volatile organic signaling compounds released from Arabidopsis leaves when they are damaged. Propose a synthesis of this compound using ethylene (H2C...

Q: When a consumer purchases a tomato, smell is one of the

When a consumer purchases a tomato, smell is one of the factors affecting selection. Researchers in Japan have thus analyzed the volatile components of tomatoes using a novel method. Among the complex...