Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds, which are compounds primarily composed of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, with some other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens. Organic chemistry plays a crucial role in the development of new materials, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other products essential to modern society. Researchers in organic chemistry study the mechanisms of chemical reactions, design and synthesize new organic molecules, and investigate the properties and behavior of organic compounds in various applications.