Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Molecular Modelling and Identification of Functional Groups

Note: This tutorial is under construction.

This tutorial is designed to allow students the opportunity to view the functional groups of organic molecules in a three-dimensional perspective. After the student has viewed and learned to identify the functional groups, they can test their knowledge by identifying these functional groups in larger and more complicated molecules.

• Alkanes - these molecules possess no functional group

Identification of Functional Groups in Small Molecules

• Alkenes
• Alkynes
• Alcohols
• Ethers
• Aldehydes
• Ketones
• Carboxylic Acids
• Esters
• Amines
• Amides
• Aromatics

Identification of Functional Groups in Large Molecules

• Menthol
• Vanillin
• Nicotine
• Caffeine