An organic compound equal to or less than 900 daltons in molecular weight. 90% of pharmaceutical drugs are made up of small molecules. Small molecules also consist of certain biological molecules and secondary metabolites.

Small Molecule

- Aliphatic Hydrocarbon
- Aromatic Hydrocarbon
- Biomolecule
- Fullerene
- Functional Group
- Heterocyclic Hydrocarbon
- Small Molecule
- Organometallic Compound
- Organophosphorus Compound
- Organosulfur Compound
- Organosilicon Compound
- Polymer


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

Organic Compound

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Organic Compound Classification

An organic compound containing just carbon and hydrogen.

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