CHE 2003Organic Chemistry I

Catalog

This course covers the properties, nomenclature, reactions and syntheses of alkenes, alkenes, alkynes, arenes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Major reaction types include electrophilic addition, radical addition and substitution, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, acid-base and stereochemical reactions. The laboratory involves the separation, purification and synthesis of organic compounds using microscale apparatus. Four hours lecture, one hour recitation, and one three-hour laboratory per week are required.