What Is Organic Chemistry?: Crash Course Organic Chemistry #1

Organic chemistry is pretty much everywhere! In this episode of Crash Course Organic Chemistry, we’re talking about the amazing diversity among organic molecules. We’ll learn about the origins of organic chemistry, how to write Lewis structures, condensed structures, and skeletal formulas, and what gross organic compound the Romans used to dye their fabrics pretty colors. Episode Sources: Dean, J., Casselman, K. D., Wild Color, 1st ed.; Potter Craft, New York, 2010. Formula for indigo dyeing with urine. From Gunpowder to Teeth Whitener: The Science Behind Historic Uses of Urine Tie-Dye Instructions. , last accessed 12/12/2019. (Retinal) Clayden, J., Greeves, N., Warren, S., & Wothers, P. Organic Chemistry. New York 2001. Oxf