Organic Chemistry Terms Starting with G
Definitions of 12 organic chemistry terms that start with G, such as Gabriel Synthesis, GC–MS, Gauche Conformation. Plain-language explanations linked to…
Terms starting with G
- Gabriel Synthesis: Method for making primary amines while avoiding over-alkylation.
- GC–MS: Combines gas chromatography separation with mass spectrometry identification.
- Gauche Conformation: Groups are about 60° apart in a staggered conformation.
- Gauche Interaction: Steric interaction between groups about 60° apart.
- Geminal: Two groups attached to the same atom, usually the same carbon.
- Gibbs Free Energy: Predicts thermodynamic favorability: ΔG = ΔH − TΔS.
- Gilman Reagent: Organocuprate reagent R₂CuLi, useful for forming C–C bonds.
- Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Temperature where an amorphous polymer changes between hard/glassy and softer/rubbery behavior.
- Globular Proteins: Compact, roughly spherical proteins.
- Glycoside: Sugar derivative where the anomeric OH has been replaced by another group.
- Graft Copolymer: Polymer with chains of one polymer attached to a different polymer backbone.
- Grignard Reagent: RMgX; powerful carbon nucleophile used to make C–C bonds.