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Chapter 2 Problem 2-57

Question

Many naturally occurring compounds contain more than one functional group. Identify the functional groups in the following compounds: (a) Penicillin G is a naturally occurring antibiotic. (b) Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that is deficient in Parkinsons disease. (c) Capsaicin gives the fiery taste to chili peppers. (d) Thyroxine is the principal thyroid hormone. (e) Testosterone is a male sex hormone. HO CH2C HO CH3O HO HO O I I CH2 I I H2 NH2 CH COOH NH2 C O NH N S COOH penicillin G O dopamine capsaicin thyroxine O OH testosterone

Solution

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a.

The structure of penicillin G is shown below:

                                             

Penicillin G is an antibiotic. The functional groups present in penicillin G are amide, thioether, aromatic, and carboxylic acid.

 

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Title Organic Chemistry 9 
Author Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
ISBN 9780321971371

Many naturally occurring compounds contain more than one functional group. Identify the

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