Organic Compounds

Organic compounds are chemical compounds that contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, and may also include other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens. They are essential building blocks of life, forming the basis of organic matter such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Organic compounds exhibit a diverse range of physical and chemical properties, and can be found in a variety of natural and synthetic sources, including living organisms, fossil fuels, plastics, drugs, and pesticides. The study of organic chemistry is concerned with the properties, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds.