CHEM 43052

>< Type/Status : Compulsory
>< Title : Organic Chemistry Laboratory
>< Objectives : Exposure to techniques in synthesis, isolation and structural elucidation of organic compounds.
>< Course Content :

Separation of organic compounds in a mixture, identification of components by preparation of derivatives and using spectroscopic data. Multi step synthesis of organic compounds. Chemical studies on amino acids and carbohydrates. Extraction and separation of natural products using chromatographic techniques.

>< Process : Two laboratory classes per week each of 7 hour duration for 6 weeks.
>< Scheme of Evaluation : Continuous assessment and end of course examination.
>< Recommended Reading :
1. Furniss, B. S., Hannaford, A. J., Smith, P. W. G. and Tatchell, A. R. (1989), Vogel's Text Book of Practical Organic Chemistry, 5th edition, Logmans.
2. Pavia, D. L., Lapman, G. M. and Kriz, G. S. (1982), Introduction to Organic Laboratory Techniques a contemporary approach, 2nd edition, Saunders.

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