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Organic Lab Techniques (CHEM 310)

Term: AY 2024-25 Fall

Faculty

James A. TownsendShow MyInfo popup for James A. Townsend
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Schedule

Thu, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM (8/19/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN PSH 227
Thu, 2:10 PM - 5:00 PM (8/19/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN PSH 425

Description

This laboratory course will deal with simple organic techniques, such as (i) determination of physical properties e.g., melting point, boiling point, refractive index, (ii) purification of organic compounds by (a) recrystallization and (b) simple and fractional distillations, (iii) isolation of organic compounds of biological importance by extraction, (iv) identification of organic compounds by simple chemical tests, and (v)simple organic synthesis. Prerequisite of CHEM 124 or consent of instructor.