CHEM 6690

Modern Catalytic Reactions in Organic Synthesis

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Catalysis is fundamental and essential to modern organic synthesis. This course will cover topics in transition metal catalysis, biocatalysis, photoredox catalysis, and electrosynthesis with a focus on reaction mechanism and synthetic applications. Topics of current interest are emphasized. Transition metal-based catalysts are invaluable in both organic and polymer synthesis. This course begins with an overview of organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Subsequent modules on catalytic synthesis of small molecules and polymers are then presented. Topics of current interest are emphasized.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CHEM 3580 or CHEM 3600, and CHEM 4100, or permission of instructor.

Permission Note Primarily for: graduate students or advanced undergraduates.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2022FA, 2021FA

When Offered Spring.

Comments Comments: CHEM 6650 is strongly recommended.

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