Intro To Aromatic Chemistry

Intro To Aromatic Chemistry

1. Aromatic

   • Refers to pleasant smells
   • Now implies a particular sort of delocalized bonding

2. Arenes

   • Based on aromatic compounds involving benzene structures

3. Benzene

   • Ring of 6 carbons, each bonded to one hydrogen atom
   • Molecular formula of C6H6
   • Represented as a hexagon surrounding a circle
   • Any compound with a benzene ring is classified as an aromatic compound.

4. Benzene is used as a starting material for synthesis of many aromatic materials

5. Benzene is classed as a carcinogen (cancer causing agent)

   • Result in anaemia or lukaemia