Question

Name a few sources of organic chemistry?

Answer 1

1. Plants: Compounds like sugar, starch and cellulose, as well as several drugs, are obtained from plants.
2. Animals: Urea, proteins, fats, etc., are obtained from animals.
3. Coal: Destructive distillation of coal produces benzene, toluene, naphthalene, dyes, drugs, perfumes, etc.
4. Petroleum: A large number of organic compounds, like gasoline, fuel gases, petrol, naphtha, etc., are obtained from petroleum.
5. Fermentation: Compounds like ethyl alcohol and acetic acid are obtained by fermentation.
6. Wood: Methyl alcohol, acetone, etc., are obtained by destructive distillation of wood.
7. Synthetic methods: Most organic compounds are now synthesized in the laboratory.