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Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The purpose of this module is the development of manipulative and observational skills through experimental procedures in multistage organic syntheses and utilising a wide range of spectroscopic methods. Experience and application of spectroscopic methods to routine product examination. A reinforcing of the understanding and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year organic lectures. A thorough grounding of all aspects of the practical interpretation of infra-red and proton (1H) NMR spectroscopy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Perform basic synthetic organic chemical and analytical laboratory experiments. 2. Use a range of chemistry and analytical laboratory instrumentation. 3. Analyse the experimental data and write a comprehensive laboratory report discussing the importance and relevance of the experimental results. 4. Illustrate the organic chemical reactions with the REACTION MECHANISM and comprehend the chemical reactions undertaken in each experiment. 5. Discuss the chemical reaction and illustrate the reaction mechanism. 6. Analyse and interpret the infra-red and proton (1H) NMR spectra of simple organic molecules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Organic chemistry laboratory experimentsSYNTHESIS. Several synthetic chemistry experiments will be undertaken. These are intended to illustrate relevant and interesting aspects of theory and techniques. Some examples include: 1. Conversion of acetanilide to sulphanilamide via the intermediacy of 4-acetamidobenzene sulphonamide; diazo coupling of sulphanilamide with 2-naphthol. 2. Conversion of benzaldehyde to stilbene via the intermediacy of 1,2-diphenylethanol using Grignard reagent; crossed aldol condensation of benzaldehyde and acetone. 3. Oxidation reactions, for example cyclohexanol to cyclohexanone; steam distillation; adipic acid formation. 4. Reduction reactions, for example, reduction of benzoin obtained from benzoin condensation, reduction of benzil, borohydride reductions. 5. Electrophilic aromatic substitution, e.g. Friedel-Crafts alkylation, benzypyridine nitration to give a photochromic material, Sandmeyer reaction, e.g. anthranilic acid to o-iodobenzoic acid. 6. Protection and deprotection groups in organic syntheses. 7. Malonic ester chemistry. 8. Preparation of E,Z-stilbenes using the Wittig reaction: use of flash chromatography. 9. Preparation of dimedone and derivatives/recrystallisation techniques. QUALITATIVE ORGANIC ANALYSIS. Precise identification of a number of unknown organic substances using combinations of screening tests, confirmatory tests for functional groups, derivative formation and spectroscopic analysis.Spectroscopic workshopProblem solving and analysis of infra-red and proton NMR spectra. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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