An Introduction to Organic Chemistry
www.cnm.manchester.ac.uk › people › jonathanAn Introduction to Organic Chemistry 82 Organic Chemistry Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon with the exception of simple compounds e.g. carbonates (CO 3 2-), carbon dioxide (CO 2) and carbon monoxide (CO). Nomenclature There are over 6 million known organic compounds. Nomenclature is therefore very important.