Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of York
Course Title:
From Nature to the Lab
Course Number:
CHE00034M
Course Description:
This module builds on knowledge of core organic chemistry by exploring advanced synthetic pathways. The module is useful preparation for those planning to spend their final year carrying out a synthetic placement in industry (e.g. in the pharmaceutical/agrochemical industry). First, the module will outline how biological systems achieve the synthesis of complex natural products through biosynthetic pathways. Next, advanced retrosynthesis will be covered, in particular Diels-Alder and umpolung reactions, together with aspects of stereoselective synthesis using organo-main group synthetic approaches. Finally, a range of approaches for the introduction of nitrogen into complex molecules will be discussed since nitrogen-containing functional groups are widespread in pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CHEM 3---
