Question

Find information on:

1. Acetylcholine

2. ritalin

3. p-aminobenzoic acid

4. taxol

1. Give molecular formula and structure

2. Indicate the number of carbon’s in the molecule w/ sp3 hybridization

(circle those carbons)

3. Identify one functional group on the molecule

4. Describe biological role or significance of the compound (tell me

something unique or interesting!)

Answer 1

Solution

Following image shows the name , molecular formula and structure with sp3 carbons labelled or circled with red color

1). In the Acetylcholine the functions group that are present are ester and amine functional groups.

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter , Inside the brain acetylcholine functions as a neuromodulator

It is the chemical that controls the neurons in nervous system release in order to activate muscles

2). Ritalin is the central nervus system stimulant

It contains function groups as ester , amine and aromatic benzene ring.

It primarily acts as a dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It inhibit the metabolism of coumarin anticoagulants.

3) para-aminobenzoic acid contains the carboxylic acid group and amine group

Its functions are it is is an intermediate in the synthesis of folate by bacteria, plants, and fungi.

The potassium salt is used as a drug against fibrotic skin disorders in the treatment of the Peyronie's disease.

4) taxol is the anticancerous drug

It contains different functional groups as

Amide, ester , ketone , alcohol, ether , alkene etc

Common side effect are nausea and vomiting if the excess dose are taken.