Pharmaceutical Chemistry Vocabulary

noun a type of hydrocarbon compound that contains a carbon-carbon double bond

• The alkene functional group consists of a carbon-carbon double bond.
• I learned about alkenes in my organic chemistry class.
• Alkenes are like the cool kids of the hydrocarbon world.
• The alkene bond is like a strong friendship holding two carbons together.

noun a term used in chemistry to describe the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule

adjective describing the specific arrangement of atoms in a molecule without regard to its spatial orientation

• The absolute configuration of a molecule refers to the spatial arrangement of atoms within a chiral molecule.
• Knowing the absolute configuration of a compound helps determine its three-dimensional structure.
• I can't figure out the absolute configuration of this molecule, it's so confusing!
• Understanding the absolute configuration of a situation can provide clarity and direction in decision-making.

noun a chemical group consisting of an acetyl group bonded to an oxygen atom

• The acetoxy group is a functional group consisting of an acetyl group bound to an oxygen atom.
• I need to remember to add the acetoxy- group to the compound for the experiment.
• Yo, don't forget to throw in that acetoxy- thing in there for the lab.
• Adding the acetoxy- group is like giving the compound a little boost in performance.

noun A compound that is derived from an acid by replacing the hydroxyl group with a halogen atom.

• The synthesis of acid halides involves reacting carboxylic acids with halogenating agents.
• You can make acid halides by mixing carboxylic acids with halogen compounds.
• If you want to whip up some acid halides, just throw together some acids and halogens.
• Creating acid halides is like mixing together puzzle pieces to form a new picture.