Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Textbook: All CHEM 267L materials available on LEARN.
The laboratory course is for students taking CHEM 267 and is composed of several experiments demonstrating basic organic syntheses and laboratory techniques. Laboratory classes are held every other week and students work in pairs. Experiments include the reduction of vanillin; an electrophilic aromatic substitution; the synthesis of a fragrant ester using Fischer esterification and preparation of a fluorescent laser dye, 3-acetyl-7-(diethylamino)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one. The organic chemistry laboratory provides students with opportunities to carry out some of the organic synthesis reactions encountered in CHEM 267 in a real-world experience. Additionally, students will become versed in several basic organic chemistry laboratory techniques including: liquid-liquid extraction, distillation, one and two solvent recrystallization, and melting point determination, to name a few. Proper laboratory protocol and safety are strongly emphasized.
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