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CHEM 740

Methods of Organic Synthesis

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Survey of reactions of value in synthesis.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain methods used at the graduate level for the synthesis of alcohols, alkyl halides, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, amines, carbonyl compounds, ethers and thiols, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
  • explain the uses of protective groups for alcohols, amines, and carbonyl compounds and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
  • explain methods for oxidation and reduction, and their functional group selectivities, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
  • explain aromatic substitution reactions and cyclization methods for making 3-6 membered rings and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
  • explain the regioselectivities and stereoselectivites of various reactions and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.