Furan - Structure, Synthesis and Reactions

In this article we will learn about Furan. Here we will discuss structure, synthesis, its reactions and aromaticity of furan. 

Key words: Furan, Heterocyclic compound, Aromatic compound, Huckel rule.

Introduction

Furan is a five member oxygen atom containing heterocyclic compound. It is aromatic compound with the Chemical formula C4H4O and Molecular weight 68.08 g/mol. Furan is colorless volatile liquid with boiling point 31.3 °C. Furan is used as a key starting material for the synthesis of many important compounds.

Rf Value: Calculation, Significance and Affecting Factors

In this article we will learn about Rf value also known as Retention Factor. Here we will discuss calculation of Rf values and its importance in thin layer chromatography.  

Key words: Rf value or Retention factor, Thin layer chromatography (TLC), stationary phase, mobile phase. 

Stereoselectivity - Definition, Significance and Examples

In this article we will learn about stereoselectivity. Here we will discuss significance of stereoselective reactions with examples.  

Key words :Stereochemistry, Stereoselective Reaction, Isomers, Reaction Mechanism.

A stereoselective reaction is the one in which a reactant produces unequal mixture of isomers of expected product. In a stereoselective reaction, one isomer forms predominantly over other isomer. 

Racemic Mixture and Resolution of Racemic Mixture

In this article we will learn about what is Racemic mixture? and Resolution of racemic mixture.

Key words : Racemic Mixture, Enantiomer, Optical activity, Chirality.

A Racemic mixture or racemate is a combination of qual amount of enantiomers of chiral compound. The enantiomers are the type of isomers of chiral compound which are optical active, however racemic mixture is optically inactive. 

Types of Pericyclic Reactions

In this article we will learn about Types of Pericyclic reactions. In organic chemistry, a pericyclic reaction is a chemical reaction where the reaction proceeds through concerted mechanism and it has cyclic transition state. 

Keywords: Pericyclic Reaction, Electrocyclic reaction, Cycloaddition reaction, 

Sigmatropic reaction.