Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
CH30141 Topics in catalysis for organic synthesis |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: EX 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take CH20149 or take CH20150 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH40141 |
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Whilst taking this unit it is highly recommended that you take CH30071 or CH30128. Aims: To describe and demonstrate recent techniques in the application of catalysis to the synthesis of organic molecules. To illustrate how either metal-complexes or organocatalysts can be applied to the asymmetric synthesis of valuable intermediates. Learning Outcomes: After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Describe a range of catalytic systems for achieving important synthetic transformations * Account for the importance of asymmetric catalysis in organic synthesis * Integrate catalytic techniques with retrosynthetic analysis to introduce new stereocentres to organic molecules * Apply the techniques introduced in this unit to the synthesis of complex molecules. Skills: Problem solving (T, F, A), Scientific writing (F, A), Independent working (F). Content: The development of chiral Lewis acids and their application in a range of synthetic transformations. A complementary approach to asymmetric synthesis using organocatalysis. Enantioselective palladium and rhodium catalysed carbon-carbon bond forming processes. A review of recent developments in the area of catalysis applied to organic synthesis. The application of catalysis to the synthesis of complex molecules. |