The Chemistry Around Us

From the moment you wake up, organic chemistry is everywhere! The soaps, plastics, and foods you use and eat are all made of organic compounds.

Where You’ll Find It

• Cleaning products rely on organic surfactants.
• Plastics, fabrics, and even aromas are made from organic molecules.
• The flavors and colors in food are due to organic compounds.

Understanding organic chemistry helps us make safer, greener, and better products.