Q. 12.37 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Gingerol is a pungent compound found in ginger. Identify the functional groups in gingerol.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The functional groups present in the compound are alcohol, ketone, and thiol.

Step 1: Given Information

We are given the compounds and we have to find out the number of functional groups present in it.

Step 2: Explanation

As in the given compound,$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{O}\right)-\mathrm{C}$ functional groups are present, and the first one is the alcohol group, the second one is the thiol group, and the third one is the ketonic group.

Hence, alcohol, thiol, and ketone functional groups are present in this compound.