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A compound that contains carbon atoms linked covalently to other atoms, typically hydrogen, nitrogen, or oxygen.

Organic Compound

The following fields and industries deal with organic compounds: 

- Biotechnology 
- Consumer Products (ex. food, cosmetics)
- Materials Science
- Organic Industrial Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
- Petroleum 
- Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry

Overlap of Organic Chemistry

A branch of chemistry that deals with the characteristics, reactions, and preparation of organic compounds. The study covers both man-made substances and compounds made by living organisms. 

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- Analytical Chemistry 
- Applied Chemistry (Chemical Engineering)
- Biochemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry

Branches and Fields of Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

A branch of chemistry that deals with the behavior of matter and how chemical reactions work using a lens of theoretical physics and applied math. 

Physical Chemistry

The study of the chemistry involved in life processes to explain form and function based on chemical principles.

Biochemistry

A branch of chemistry that deals with information concerning the quantity and quality of matter.

Analytical Chemistry

A branch of engineering that uses a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to chemistry, math, physics, and biology to study or design chemical processes. This is done to refine or create new technologies and products that focus on improving quality of life.

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