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CATALYTIC AND STEREOSELECTIVE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Module code: CH408C
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: CHEMISTRY
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	Overview
	Catalysis and the stereoselective formation of organic compounds. This module overviews (I) catalysis with a focus on catalytic methodology; general and specific acid-base catalysis; and organocatalysis and (II) strategies to obtain organic molecules with control of stereochemistry. Topics include (i) Stereochemical nomenclature; (ii) Resolution approaches; (iii) Diastereoselective synthesis; (iv) Enantioselective synthesis; (v) Methods to determine the d.e. or e.e. of a reaction product; (vi) Controlling double bond geometry in alkene synthesis.

Overview

Catalysis and the stereoselective formation of organic compounds.

This module overviews (I) catalysis with a focus on catalytic methodology; general and specific acid-base catalysis; and organocatalysis and (II) strategies to obtain organic molecules with control of stereochemistry.

Topics include
(i) Stereochemical nomenclature;
(ii) Resolution approaches;
(iii) Diastereoselective synthesis;
(iv) Enantioselective synthesis;
(v) Methods to determine the d.e. or e.e. of a reaction product;
(vi) Controlling double bond geometry in alkene synthesis.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Describe and apply catalytic methods to synthetic organic chemistry problems. Describe the stereoselective synthesis of alkenes. Demonstrate appropriate use of nomenclature associated with stereoselective reactions. Demonstrate an understanding of strategies to resolve a racemic mixture. Propose conditions to effect selected transformations with control of stereochemistry. Explain the origin of the stereoselective outcomes of selected reactions.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

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