Fine Chemicals Route Selection - SIC2022

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The module provides coverage of the more important methods of forming carbon-carbon single and double bonds. Following on from year 1 carbonyl chemistry, some more advanced aspects of carbonyl chemistry will be discussed. These reactions will be highlighted by using established industrial processes as examples.  Main-group elements and their role in synthesis will be considered.  Retrosynthetic analysis will be introduced in the context of carbonyl chemistry and will be developed to enable the student to plan some complex multistep syntheses and analyse these in the context of larger scale industrial syntheses. The synthesis and reactions of the main classes of heterocyclic compounds (including carbohydrates) will be covered. 
 
The module has a practical component which focuses on the use of more advanced techniques for the preparation of and isolation of target molecules. The module also has an element of professional development related to an appreciation of the employment sector and the development of enterprise and employability skills through self-assessment and personal development.

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SIC2022 - Fine Chemicals Route Selection

Fine Chemicals Route Selection

use correctly standard terms, symbols, and representations of structure concerned with organic stereochemistry;

how to solve problems based upon stereoisomerism in complex organic molecules and the processes by which racemic samples may be resolved;

the ability to select and analyse reactions for the design of industrially relevant molecules containing new single and double carbon-carbon bonds;

devise and critique new and existing syntheses of industrially important target molecules;

knowledge and understanding of the more complex aspects of the chemistry of aldehydes and ketones;

the ability to undertake critical analysis of industrial multi-step fine chemical manufacturing processes.

the ability to critique the strategy and methodology used when presented with a synthetic route to a complex molecule;

Undertake personal development tasks related to future employment and enterprise.

plan and safely undertake the synthesis of more complex organic molecules and isolate optically pure compounds where appropriate.

a high level of knowledge of the names, structures, physical and chemical properties and synthetic routes leading to aromatic heterocycles, -amino acids, peptides and carbohydrates and demonstrate the ability to predict reactivity.

provide solutions for the construction and carbon-carbon single and double bonds and carbon-hetero atom bonds;

analyse the physical and chemical properties and common synthetic routes leading to aromatic heterocycles; to -amino acids and carbohydrates;