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Chemistry 335: Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry (Spring 2010)

General

Lecture notes/handouts

Problems

Study guide/lecture topics (.doc) (as of Mar. 25, 2010)
This file includes a day-by-day list of lecture topics and a detailed list of sections that can be omitted from each chapter. Check back before each exam for updates.

Slides as pdf files. These slides are used during lectures to highlight some key points. Complete lecture notes are available only on the chalkboard during class.

Introduction
Chapter 24 - Chemoselectivity
Chapter 25 - Synthesis in action
Chapters 26-29 - Old and new enolate chemistry
--- MIDTERM #1 ---
Chapter 30 - retrosynthetic analysis
Chapter 33 - Stereoselective reactions of cyclic compounds
Chapter 33, slides part 2
Chapter 34 - Diastereoselectivity
--- MIDTERM #2 ---
Chapter 43 - Aromatic heterocycles 1: reactions
Chapter 44 - Aromatic heterocycles 2: synthesis
Chapter 45 - Asymmetric synthesis

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