Q. 14.53 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Phenylephrine is the active ingredient in some nose sprays used to reduce swelling of nasal membranes. 

Identify the functional groups in phenylephrine. $(14.1,14.3,14.5,14.6)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Amide is formed by a reaction called Amidation in which carboxylic acid is reacts with substrate.

Step 1: Given information

• We are given that Phenylephrine is the active ingredient in some nose sprays used to reduce swelling of nasal membranes. 
• We have to write the function of Phenylephrine .

Step 2: Explanation

• Amides are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the hydroxyl group is replaced with an amine. 
• Amidation is a reaction that occurs when carboxylic acid reacts with a substrate. 
• A water molecule is removed in this reaction, and the carboxylic acid and amine molecules combine to form the amide.

Step 3: Explanation

• Some nasal sprays contain the active ingredient phenylephrine. 
• The functional groups found in phenylephrine are :