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


Organic Compound Classification

An organic compound containing just carbon and hydrogen.

Hydrocarbon

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

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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. 

Organic Chemistry

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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

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