Organic Chemistry II (OT36)

Catalog description

This course continues the organic chemistry sequence. It emphasizes organic synthesis, structure determination, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and the use of the chemical literature. It covers aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, amides, esters, polymers, fats, amino acids, carbohydrates and proteins. Students will study nucleophilic acyl substitution, nucleophilic addition, carbanions, and polymerization mechanisms. Related laboratory experience emphasizes more advanced synthetic and analytical procedures, using both macro and micro techniques. This course is intended for chemistry majors and chemical technician, pre-medical, pre-dental, and pharmacy students.