Organic Chemistry II

Spectroscopic methods such as IR, NMR, MS, and UV/VIS are introduced to solve structural identifications of the different classes of compounds studied in the first semester. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds is investigated in detail and principles of multi-step syntheses are introduced. Biologically relevant molecules such as saccharides, amino acids, peptides, and nucleic acids are studied with the strong implication that structural features and principal chemical behaviors of these molecules are related to their biological functions. Prerequisites: BC 323/323L. Concurrent registration in BC 324L required. Offered in the spring semester. Cross-listed with CH 324.