Translations:Organische Chemie/1/en

A branch of chemistry that deals with compounds based on carbon. The carbon compounds are the basis for life on this earth. In contrast to organic chemistry, there is inorganic chemistry, which takes care of the "inanimate" other compounds. A few compounds such as oxalic acid and its salts (oxalates) are covered by both organic and inorganic chemistry: prussic acid and its salts (cyanides) are also included.