CHEM 3341 - Synthetic Methods in Chemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 2202, CHEM 2204, CHEM 2221. A one-semester laboratory course covering the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds. Performance of a variety of reactions and chemical manipulations with a focus on advanced laboratory techniques: handling air-sensitive materials, use of cryogenic conditions, separation and purification, isolation of natural products, experiment design, and safety procedures. A selection of methods for transition metal, main-group element, and aromatic and aliphatic organic syntheses. Characterization of compounds by UV, IR, NMR, mass spectrometry, and other instrumental methods. Eight hours of laboratory per week. 4 credits.