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KD2385 Selective Organic Synthesis, Theory 6.5 credits

Advanced course in synthetic organic chemistry with emphasis on selective synthesis.

The course is identical to the theoretical part of the course KD2390 Selective Organic Synthesis.

Information per course offering

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus KD2385 (Autumn 2015–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus KD2385 (Autumn 2015–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

- Fundamental chemo-, regio-, and stereochemical concepts

- Synthetic strategy and principles for selective, in particular stereoselective, chemical transformations

- Transition metal catalysis

- Frontier orbital-controlled reactions

- Retrosynthetic analysis

- Advanced organic synthesis

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the student should be able to:

- describe basic chemo-, regio- and stereochemical concepts

- describe principles for selective synthesis, in particular for stereoselective synthesis

- explain the selectivity observed in chemical reactions

- sugegst methods for selective synthesis of simple organic compounds, also containing stereogenic elements

- identify suitable reagents for selective transformations

- use retrosynthetic analysis for the construction of synthetic routes for simple organic compounds

- prepare organic compounds using advanced synthetic methodology

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

_Admission requirements for programme students at KTH:
_At least 150 credits from grades 1, 2 and 3 of which at least 110 credits from years 1 and 2, and bachelor's work must be completed, within a programme that includes:
75 university credits (hp) in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics and 6 university credits (hp) in computer science or corresponding.

_Admission requirements for independent students:
_75 university credits (hp) in chemistry or chemical engineering, 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics and 6 university credits (hp) in computer science or corresponding. Documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.

Recommended prerequisites

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.

Literature

Clayden, Greeves and Warren Organic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2012 (ISBN 978-0-19-927029-3) and hand-out material

Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

The final grade will be the same as for the examination

Examiner

Ethical approach

  • 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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Chemical Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

The course KD2385 is not allowed to be studied if you have taken the course KD2390 Selective Organic Synthesis.