Sight, sound, and yes, taste, have all helped humanity better understand space, but what about smells? Scientists think we have a pretty good idea of what some places smell like, and decoding astronomical aromas can be a good way of...

What does the research say about what essential oils can actually do?

Almost everyone loves the smell of rain, but where does the smell come from? Join Quick Questions as we stop and smell the chemistry!

If you’ve been paying attention so far in this series, you’ve probably heard of benzene. This molecule is flat, cyclic, and belongs to a special class of compounds known as aromatics. In this episode of Crash Course Organic Chemistry,...

We’ve talked about benzene a bit already in this series, but did you know that benzene rings are present in all kinds of familiar substances? The styrofoam packaging that comes with new appliances, some pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and...

What's that smell? Smell's like Organic Chemistry! This week Hank talks about Aromatics and Cyclic Compounds and naming their substituents, resonance as well as common reactions & uses.

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You might not believe it, but the same chemistry that brought us bulletproof vests and modern sailing sails also gave us the technology to build your smart phone. But that doesn’t mean these chemists were thinking about these...

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What is an amino acid? Learn about the structure, classification, types and functions of amino acids in this fun video.

In the previous tutorial, we learned about some five-membered aromatic heterocycles. Those were furan, thiophene, and pyrrole. Now let's learn about a six-membered one, pyridine. This one is ubiquitous in nature, so let's get the scoop...

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This video explains the science behind the pleasant fragrance we experience after the first rain, known as petrichor. It explores the role of plant oils and bacteria in the soil that contribute to this unique scent.

Dopachrome Tautomerase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism

Practice REAL problems from actual past IIT/JEE exams with Professor Dave!

We are starting with benzene, we do four reactions, and what do we get? See if you can get the right answer!

Which ones are aromatic? Take your pick! Don't forget about Huckel's rule.

What is it for a molecule to be aromatic? Where was this term derived and what properties does it bestow upon a molecule?