Organic Chemistry

• Name organic compounds using the IUPAC rules and determine structural formula based on systematic names and also on selected common names
• Apply Lewis and Brøndsted acid/base concepts in organic chemistry
• Describe the stereo chemistry of organic compounds and apply the nomenclatures R, S, E and Z
• Explain optical activity of organic compounds and reaction products
• Name the functional groups of organic chemistry and predict their reactions
• Identify the reaction types: addition, elimination and substitution
• Explain formation, stability and utilization of carbocations and carbanions
• Be familiar with the structure of carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids
• Understand the use of MS, IR, UV, and 1H-NMR spectra to identify organic compounds
• Apply the concept resonance to predict reaction intermediates and products
• Understand the use of curved arrows to explain reaction mechanisms
• Propose syntheses and reagents for organic reactions occuring in several steps

The organic chemistry is taught with basis in modern mechanistic concepts. The students are trained in the IUPAC nomenclature. The functional groups in organic chemistry are treated systematically. The stereo chemistry is treated in detail. The students are introduced to the chemistry of carbocations and carbanions. The structure of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids are presented. The methods MS, NMR and IR, are presented and the students are introduced to the use of these methods in identification of organic compounds.

26171, – or another course in general chemistry