Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: CHE 3643 or equivalent. The course gives a broad introduction to cyclic organic compounds that include heteroatoms, especially nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, in their ring structures. Emphasis is given to aromatic heterocyclic systems, such as pyridines, quinolines, isoquinolines, pyrroles, furans, thiophenes, indoles, pyrimidines, purines, and imidazoles. For each group, ring synthesis, chemical properties, and characteristic reactions will be discussed, as will the biological effects of representative structures. Aromaticity applied to heterocyclic compounds, general methods for ring synthesis, and different systems for nomenclature will be presented. This course requires a firm understanding of the principles of organic chemistry. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: GS01 $90.