CHEM 2225 - Organic Chemistry Lab II

Course Description

In this five-day lab course, students perform experiments that illustrate the principles learned in CHEM 2223.

Schedule: https://www.tru.ca/distance/courses/summer-science-lab-courses.html

Learning outcomes

• Perform the standard techniques used in practical organic chemistry.
• Plan and carry out a multi-step synthesis using a prescribed procedure.
• Measure and report relevant physical properties of prepared compounds.
• Identify selected organic unknowns through physical properties, chemical tests, spectral data, and derivative preparation.
• Handle organic chemicals safely and describe their potential dangers.
• Describe disposal techniques and laboratory emergency procedures.
• Use the reference material found in the laboratory.

Course topics

• Dehydration of an alcohol
• Oxidation of a cyclic ketone
• Reduction of a bicyclic ketone
• Photochemical reactions
• Synthesis of a nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound
• Separation and identification of organic compounds
• Crossed aldol condensation
• Organic spectroscopy
• Infrared
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

• Scientific Carbonless Lab Notebook ISBN-10: 1533969493 / ISBN-13: 9781533969491

Note: The above item can be purchased through Wolfie's Campus Store.

Students are required to bring the following:

• Printed laboratory manual which is found in their Moodle shell
• Calculator

Students are required to wear the following:

• Safety goggles

For safety reasons:

• No contact lenses are to be worn
• No open-toed shoes or sandals are permitted in the labs 
• No tights, or joggers are allowed

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on all laboratory reports and assignments. Students will also be graded on their lab technique and data book.

Students cannot miss more than two lab sessions or an incomplete grade will be assigned.

Prerequisites

Prior registration in CHEM 2223 and completion of CHEM 2123 and 2125 or equivalent are recommended.

Exclusions

• CHEM 2220