organic basics

Named by → Berzilius

Theory → vital force theory

Vital force theory: organic compounds are formed only in living organims by the influence of mysterious force known as vital force. Said it cannot be produced in laboratory.

Proved Berzilius wrong → Friedrich Wo hler

Accidentally produced urea from ammonium cyanate (NH4CNO)

NH4CNO (ammonium cyanate) → NH2-CO-NH2 (urea)

Urea from inorganic compound:

NH2Cl + Pb(CN)2 (lead cyanide) → NH4CNO + PbCl2 ⬇

NH4CNO → NH2-CO-NH2

Produced urea from urine → Rouelle

Organic compound: compound formed by carbon with PHONS (lavoisier)

P → phosphorus

H → hydrogen

O → oxygen

N → nitrogen

S → Sulphur

Compounds that are formed by carbon and hydrogen and their derivatives (modern)