CH 301 Common Organic Functional Groups

Vocabulary flashcards covering the names, suffixes, and prefixes for common organic functional groups as presented in the CH 301 lecture materials.

Ketone

Functional group name with the suffix -one.

Aldehyde

Functional group name with the suffix -al (carbaldehyde) and the prefix Formyl-.

Alcohol

Functional group name with the suffix -ol and the prefix Hydroxy-.

Ether

Functional group name with the suffix ether and the prefix Alkoxy- (methoxy, ethoxy, etc.).

Amine

Functional group name with the suffix -amine and the prefix Amino-.

Alkyl Halide

A functional group where $R = \text{alkyl}$ and $X$ can be $F$ (Fluoro-), $Cl$ (Chloro-), $Br$ (Bromo-), or $I$ (Iodo-).

Carboxylic Acid

Functional group name with the suffix -oic acid (carboxylic acid).

Amide

Functional group name with the suffix -amide (carboxamide).

Acid Chloride

Functional group name with the suffix -oyl chloride.

Thiol

Functional group name with the suffix -thiol and the prefix Mercapto-.

Alkene

Functional group name for carbon-carbon double bonds with the suffix -ene.

Alkyne

Functional group name for carbon-carbon triple bonds with the suffix -yne.

Arene / Aromatic Compound

Functional group involving benzene; often uses the prefix Phenyl-.

Nitrile

Functional group name with the suffix -nitrile and the prefix Cyano-.

Ester

Functional group name with the suffix -oate (-carboxylate).