Q.15.14 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Compare the structures and functional groups of${\mathrm{PGF}}_1$ and ${\mathrm{PGF}}_2$ .

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

To conclude, both compounds have $\mathbf{20}$ carbon atoms, a carboxyl group, a cyclopentane in the chain, 3 hydroxy groups and 1 trans double bond.

The only difference is that ${\mathbf{PGF}}_2$ has an additional cls double bond.

Step 1: Given Information

The structures and functional groups of ${\mathrm{PGF}}_1$ and ${\mathrm{PGF}}_2$.

Step 2: An Introduction

Prostaglandins are hormones made by cells from arachidonic acid. Simply put, it says it can be obtained from fatty acids.

Step 3: Determine the structures and functional groups of PGF 1 .

There is a cyclopentane ring in its structure.

There is one trans double bond and 3 hydroxy groups in the structure.

Step 4: Determine the structures and functional groups of PGF 2 .

There is a cyclopentane ring in its structure.

There is one trans and one cis double bond and 3 hydroxy groups in the structure.