Uses of Organic Compounds

Vocabulary flashcards covering the various uses and applications of organic compounds in daily life.

Food (Organic Use)

Category of organic compounds present in the food we eat, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and vitamins.

Clothing (Organic Use)

Category of organic substances present in natural or synthetic fibers such as cotton, silk, polyester, and nylon.

Fuel (Organic Use)

Application of fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas, which are major sources of organic compounds used for automobiles, domestic, and industrial use.

Pharmaceuticals (Organic Use)

Category where antibiotics and life-saving medications are prepared synthetically in laboratories using a variety of organic compounds obtained from natural products.

Raw Material (Organic Use)

Application where organic compounds are used to manufacture synthetic products like ink, dyes, paper, rubber, varnishes, and insecticides.

Building Material (Organic Use)

Application of organic compounds such as wood, which is an important building material made up of cellulose.

Cellulose

A naturally synthesized organic compound that makes up wood, an important building material.

Fossil Fuels

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas, which are major sources of organic compounds used as fuels for automobiles, domestic, and industrial use.