Q.15.C.28 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Using the internet look up the condensed structural formula for the medicinal drugs and list up the functional groups in the compounds.

a. baclofen, a muscle relaxant

b. anethole, a licorice flavoring agent in anise and fennel

c. alibendol, an antispasmodic drug

d. pargyline, an antihypertensive drug

e. naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

a. 

b.

c. 

d. 

e.

Step 1: Part (a) Given information

baclofen, a muscle relaxant.

Step 2: Part (a) Explanation

The condensed structural formula for baclofen is, 

The functional groups present are- Carboxylic acid, Amine, Chloro, Aromatic ring.

Step 1: Part (b) Given information

Anethole, a licorice flavoring agent in anise and fennel.

Step 2: Part (b) Explanation

The condensed structural formula for Anethole  is given as follows:

The functional groups present are - Ether, Alkene, and Aromatic ring.

Step 1: Part (c) Given information

Alibendol, an antispasmodic drug.

Step 2: Part (c) Explanation

The condensed structural formula Alibendol is given as follows:

The functional groups present are- Alcohol, ether, amide, alkene, and aromatic ring. 

Step 1: Part (d) Given information

Pargyline, an antihypertensive drug.

Step 2: Part (d) Explanation

The condensed structural formula for pargyline is given as follows:

The functional groups present are- tertiary amine, alkyne and  aromatic ring.

Step 1: Part (e) Given information

Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Step 2: Part (e) Explanation

The condensed structural formula for naproxen is given as follows:

 

The functional groups present are - Carboxylic acid, Aromatic ring, and Ether.