• Fundamental concepts in chemo-, regio-, and stereoselectivity
• Synthetic strategy and principles for selective, in particular stereoselective, chemical transformations
• Transition metal catalysis
• Frontier orbital-controlled reactions
• Retrosynthetic analysis
• Advanced organic synthesis

After passing the course the student should be able to:

• Explain basic chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective concepts and apply these in synthesis, as well as construct reactions pathways of complex organic compounds using retrosynthetic analysis.
• Apply synthesis methodology to perform advanced organic synthesis.

1st cycle courses in organic chemistry (e.g., KD1090/KD1230 and KD1100/KD1270), and 2nd cycle course in organic chemistry KD2310 (can be studied in parallel), or equivalent courses.

Text book:

Organic Chemistry by Clayden, Greeves & Warren

Oxford University Press, 2012

ISBN: 978-0-19-927029-3

(Bought in campus book store or online book stores)

Primary research literature:

See information for each lecture in Canvas

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 6.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The final grade will be the same as for the examination

It is not possible to raise an approved grade (plussning).

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.