Chemical Synthesis

• Assemble synthetic apparatus using standard laboratory glassware
• Carry out simple organic and inorganic syntheses in 1 to 3 reaction steps
• Perform work-up of a reaction by basic chemical manipulations on a laboratory scale
• Write experimental records in a laboratory journal in a way that will allow the experiment to be repeated
• Identify products by qualitative, spectroscopic (IR) and physical (melting point, boiling point, optical rotation) methods
• Use gas chromatography, gravimetric analysis and titration for determination of purity
• Use databases to access safety records for chemical compounds
• Work safely in the chemical laboratory

Synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds. Simple synthetic techniques for separation and purification of compounds, e.g. distillation, filtration, recrystallization, drying, and filtration. Analysis by spectroscopic (IR) and chromatographic (GC) methods. Notebook writing and safety in the laboratory including application of handbooks, databases, and workplace instructions.

• 36 – 49 (Wed 8-17)
• 36 – 49 (Mon 13-17)
• 36 – 49 (Tues 8-12)
• 6 – 20 (Wed 8-17)
• 6 – 20 (Mon 13-17)
• 6 – 20 (Tues 8-12)

26001/26400

Exercises

Maximum: 24.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.