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Functional Groups

A functional group is a group of atoms within a molecule with distinctive properties largely independent of the rest of the molecule. From acidic carboxyl groups to basic amine groups, functional groups determine the reactivity of their parent compounds. With Wolfram|Alpha, you can explore functional groups such as cyanates, peroxides, alkanes and halides.

Functional Groups

Learn about different functional groups.

Get information about a functional group:

secondary amine functional group

nitrile functional group

aldehyde group

Search for chemicals by their functional group:

lightest nitrile by molar mass

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Chemical Protecting Groups

Learn about different protecting groups.

Get information about a protecting group:

MOM ether

Find protecting group behavior under specified conditions:

stability of FMOC amide + zinc

Find conditions under which a certain behavior is exhibited:

oxidizing conditions where benzylidene acetal is stable

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