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10/19/2009

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Alkane pH
Definition
Neutral
Term
Alkane bp
Definition
low bp
Term
Alkane solubility
Definition
lipid soluble (lipophilic/hydrophobic); van der waals interaction between alkane molecules cannot be easily disrupted by polar water molecules
Term
Alkane shelf life
Definition
stable - heat, air, light, etc - won't affect it
Term
alkane chirality
Definition
has 4 attachments to carbon
Term
alkane metabolism
Definition
stable, little reactivity, excreted from body unchanged

Exception: hydroxylation at end of chain or adjacent to the final carbon
Term
Alkene geometric isomers
Definition
can be cis or trans
Term
properties of Alkene bonds
Definition
all C-C, C=C and C-H bonds are non-polar; only weak van der waals interactions are possible
Term
alkene bp
Definition
low bp
Term
alkene solubility
Definition
lipid soluble
Term
alkene pH
Definition
neutral
Term
reactivity of alkene
Definition
multiple bonds give a reactive site (able to react with oxygen O=O); prone to oxidation -> peroxide formation; unstable and explosive
Term
alkene metabolism
Definition
metabolically stable; sometimes alkene fxnal group serves as reaction center
Term
alkenes: cycloalkanes - alkene isomers
Definition
have the same empirical formula - C(n)H(2n)
Term
bonds of cycloalkanes (alkene isomers)
Definition
all C-C and C-H bonds are non-polar; weak van der waals interactions only; do not show free rotation around bonds
Term
conformational forms or isomers
Definition

1,2-dimethylcyclohexane high energy - methyl groups in axial conformation low energy - methyl groups in equatorial conformation this is important in drug-receptor interactions

Term
cycloalkane solubility
Definition
lipid soluble
Term
cycloalkane pH
Definition
neutral
Term
bonds of aromatic hydrocarbons
Definition
C-C bonds are not single or double bonds - they are conjugated - hybrids

electrons in C-C bonds are delocalized; they are planar "flat" molecules; non-polar; van der waals interxns
Term
boiling and melting pt of aromatic hydrocarbons
Definition
higher than alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes and cycloalkenes because of flatness of the molecules, tighter packing and stronger van der waals interxns
Term
aromatic hydrocarbon pH
Definition
neutral
Term
aromatic hydrocarbon solubility
Definition
lipid soluble
Term
aromatic hydrocarbons undergo _____ rxns
Definition
hydroxylation - very important during metabolism (in vivo); does not occur in vitro; stable on shelf; flammable
Term
_______ ________ play a significant role in the binding of a drug to biologic proteins
Definition
aromatic hydrocarbons
Term
metabolism of aromatic hydrocarbons
Definition
prone to oxidation in vivo (aromatic hydroxylation); rapid removal of chemicals from body; cytochrome P450 isoforms; hydroxylation increase water solubility and may increase drug activity (carcinogenic prop.)
Term
________undergo conjugation via _______ or _________ yielding a glucuronide conjugate and sulfate conjugate, respectively.
Definition
phenols; glucuronidation; sulfonation
Term
bonding of halogenated hydrocarbons
Definition
monohaloalkanes have a permanent dipole, but doesn't guarantee dipole-dipole bonding;
weak intermolecular bonding
only van der waals bonding
Term
bp of halogenated hydrocarbons
Definition
low bp
Term
solubility of halogenated hydrocarbons
Definition
highly lipid-soluble
Term
pH of halogenated hydrocarbons
Definition
neutral
Term
metabolism of halogenated hydrocarbons
Definition
not readily metabolized; increased potential for human toxicity; not readily excreted by kidneys;
prolonged biological half-life ->systemic toxicity;
potential carcinogenic properties
Term
bond properties of alcohols
Definition
polar bond; permanent dipole; H-bond acceptor and donor; van der waals interxns for hydrocarbon portion
Term
bp of alcohols
Definition
high bp (due to H-bonding)
Term
solubility of alcohols
Definition
water soluble for 5-6 carbons; -OH group promotes water solubility
Term
pH of alcohols
Definition
neutral; acidity decreases as alkyl group increases; halogens increase the acidity.
Term
stability of alcohols
Definition
relatively stable;
will oxidize in the presence of an oxidizing agent:
primary R-OH ->carboxylic acid
secondary R-OH ->Ketone
tertiary R-OH -> NO rxn
Term
metabolism of alcohols
Definition
relatively stable in vitro; readily metabolized in vivo by variety of enzymes; primary and secondary alcohols are prone to oxidation by oxidase enzymes; available for conjugation rxns (increased water solubility)
Term
OH group of phenol: O is very ____ and the H is very ______
Definition
electronegative; electropositive
Term
bonding of phenols
Definition
have polar bond and permanent dipole; H bond acceptor and donor; intermolecular H bonding
Term
bp of phenols
Definition
high bp
Term
solubility of phenols
Definition
hydrophilic: as lipophilic nature increases (methyl or halogen addition), water solubility decreases; addition of a second phenol increases water solubility
Term
pH of phenols
Definition
weakly acidic (pKa ~10) - due to electron delocalization; phenolate ion is stabilized by resonance; has ability to make salt, which increases water solubility
Term
chemical reactivity/stability of phenols
Definition
easily oxidize to quinones (highly colored) in air; prevent oxidation by storing away from oxygen and light and/or adding antioxidants
Term
metabolism of phenols
Definition
can be oxidized or hydroxylated -> diphenolic compound

new -OH group either ortho or para to original -OH

undergo conjugation rxns (increases water solubility)
Term
bonds of ethers
Definition
polar bond, permanent dipole

H-bond acceptor (can H-bond to water)

van der waal interxns (weak)
Term
bp of ethers
Definition
low bp
Term
solubility of ethers
Definition
lipid soluble; very low water solubility
Term
pH of ether
Definition
neutral
Term
stability of ethers
Definition
relatively stable and non-reactive

EXCEPTION: can form peroxides (rxn with oxygen)

flammable
Term
metabolism of ethers
Definition
relatively stable; are excreted unchanged; undergoes metabolic dealkylation (CYP 450)-> R-OH (phenol);
subsequent conjugation
Term
bonds of aldehydes and ketones
Definition
carbonyl group -> polar; permanent dipole

H bond acceptor and donor
Term
bp of aldehydes and ketones
Definition
higher bp
Term
_________exist in equilibrium with "enol" form
Definition
ketones (aldehydes to a lesser extent)
Term
solubility of aldehydes and ketones
Definition
water soluble, but less than alcohols

1 ketone can solubilize 5 to 6 carbons
solubility decreases as number of carbons increase
Term
pH of aldehydes and ketones
Definition
neutral
Term
stability of ketones
Definition
relatively non-reactive
Term
stability of aldehydes
Definition
prone to oxidation to carboxylic acids and polymerization
Term
stability of acetals, hemiacetals, ketals, and hemiketals
Definition
stable at neutral and basic pH; unstable at acidic pH; conversion back to aldehyde
Term
metabolism of aldehydes and ketones
Definition
aldehydes are readily oxidized into carboxylic acids; ketones (sometimes aldehydes) undergo reduction to a secondary alcohol
Term
why are amines extremely important fxnal groups in medicinal chemistry?
Definition
they promote water solubility (solubilizing of drugs as the free base of a water-soluble salt of the amine)

act as a binding site, holding the drug to a specific site in the body -> biological response
Term
bonds of amines
Definition
polar bond; permanent dipole

dipole-dipole interactions

H-bond donor (primary, secondary, aryl) and acceptor

dipole-ion interactions for salts
Term
bp of amines
Definition
alkyl amine- moderate bp
aryl amine- high bp
Term
solubility of amines
Definition
primary>secondary>tertiary amines
primary amine can solubilize 6-7 carbons

salts>free base (not neutral)
quaternary ammonium salts are VERY water soluble
Term
pH of amines
Definition
basic (weak base to neutral)

basicity:
2>3>1 for alkylamines
--alkyl groups are electron-donating and increase basicity (increase pKa)
--there is steric hindrance in tertiary amine
Term
in amines, aryl groups are electron-_____ and _____ basicity (____pKa)
Definition
electron-withdrawing and decrease basicity (decrease pKa)- may actually be considered weak acids
Term
special case of amines - ammonium salts (quaternary)
Definition
N is bonded to 4 carbons; salt formation is not reversible like primary, secondary, and tertiary amines; salts produce acidic solution in water; quaternaries can dissolve 20-30 carbons
Term
metabolism of amines
Definition
secondary and tertiary amines undergo N-dealkylation

primary amines undergo deamination
minor: methylation rxn
primary and secondary (not 3) undergo conjugation rxns
Term
bonds in carboxylic acids
Definition
polar bonds; permanent dipole

H-bond donor and acceptor
Term
bp of carboxylic acids
Definition
high bp
Term
solubility acid form of carboxylic acids
Definition
water soluble - up to 6 carbons
slightly water soluble - 6-10 carbons
water insoluble - >10 carbons
Term
solubility of salt form of carboxylic acids
Definition
Na+, K+, and NH4+ salts are very water soluble

Ca2+, Mg2+, and Zn2+ salts are not soluble

Salts are produced in basic solution
Term
pH of carboxylic acids
Definition
acidic
Term
conjugate bases are stabilized by _____ in carboxylic acids
Definition
resonance
Term
in carboxylic acids,
if R is electron-donating, _____ acidity and _____ pKa
Definition
decreases acidity and increases pKa
Term
in carboxylic acids,
if R is electron-withdrawing, ______acidity and ______pKa
Definition
increases acidity and decreases pKa
Term
in carboxylic acids,
if R is aromatic, Ortho substituents have ____ effect
Definition
variable effect on acidity and pKa
Term
in carboxylic acids,
if there are meta or para substituents on an aromatic ring, electron donating substituent ______ acidity and ______ pKa
Definition
decreases acidity and increases pKa
Term
in carboxylic acids,
if there are meta or para substituents on an aromatic ring, electron withdrawing substituent ______ acidity and ______ pKa
Definition
increases acidity and decreases pKa
Term
ester= _____ + ______
Definition
carboxylic acid + alcohol
Term
bond of esters
Definition
wear polar bonds; permanent dipole
H-bond acceptor (hydrogen bonds to water and alcohol)
Term
physical-chemical properties of esters are similar to ______
Definition
ethers
Term
ester bp
Definition
low bp
Term
solubility of esters
Definition
low water solubility; decrease as hydrocarbon chain increases; better solubility in ethanol
Term
pH of esters
Definition
neutral
Term
reactivity/stability of esters
Definition
easily hydrolyzed back to carboxylic acid and alcohol, especially in a basic medium
Term
amides=_____ + ______
Definition
carboxylic acid + amine
Term
special case of amides
Definition
cyclic amides
Term
bonds of amides
Definition
polar bond; permanent dipole
resonance strengthens polarity compared to esters
H-bond donor (except disubstituted amides) and H-bond acceptor
Term
bp of amides
Definition
higher than ethers because of resonance (except when disubstituted)
Term
solubility of amides
Definition
water soluble
Term
pH of amides
Definition
neutral
Term
stability/reactivity of amides
Definition
very stable to hydrolysis in vivo compared to esters
Term
carbonates= _____ + _____
Definition
carbonic acid + 2 alcohols
Term
bonds of carbonates
Definition
polar bonds; permanent dipole
H-bond acceptor
Term
physical and chemical props of carbonates are similar to _____
Definition
ethers
Term
bp of carbonates
Definition
low bp
Term
solubility of carbonates
Definition
low water solubility; decreases as hydrocarbon chain increases

better solubility in ethanol
Term
pH of carbonates
Definition
neutral
Term
stability/reactivity of carbonates
Definition
very unstable to hydrolysis in vivo like esters
Term
bonds of carbamates
Definition
polar bonds; permanent dipole
H-bond acceptor
Term
solubility of carbamates
Definition
water soluble
Term
pH of carbamates
Definition
neutral
Term
stability/reactivity of carbamates
Definition
unstable to acid or base hydrolysis
Term
urea= ____ + _____
Definition
carboxylic acid + 2 amines
Term
bonds of urea
Definition
polar bond; permanent dipole
H-bond acceptor and donor
Term
solubility of urea
Definition
water soluble
Term
pH of urea
Definition
neutral
Term
reactivity/stability of urea
Definition
stable to acid and base hydrolysis
Term
amidine is a functional derivative of ____
Definition
amides
Term
guanidine is a functional derivative of ____
Definition
urea
Term
pH of amidines and guanidines
Definition
highly basic (both have unshared pair of electrons); basicity is increased through resonance
Term
____ and ____ contain imide nitrogens
Definition
amidine and guanidine
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