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529-0231-00L 4 Credits BSC , SHE D-CHAB
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Organic Chemistry III: Introduction to Asymmetric Synthesis

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Erick M. Carreira
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:34

Abstract

Methods of Asymmetric Synthesis

Objective

Understanding of the basic principles of diastereoselective synthesis

Content

Conformational analysis: acyclic and cyclic systems; Diastereoselective sigmatropic rearrangements; Diastereoselective Carbonyl addition reactions: Cram- and Felkin-Anh models, carbonyl Lewis acid interactions, chelate controlled reactions; chemistry of enolates, selective formation; asymmetic enolate alkylation; aldol reactions, allyl- and crotyl-metal chemistry; cyclisations, Baldwin rules; Diastereoselective olefin functionalization: hydroboration, dihydroxylation, epoxidation.

Resources

Literature

E. M. Carreira and L. Kvaerno Classics in Stereoselective Synthesis, Wiley-VCH 2009 Evans' Problems in Organic Chemistry App

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes, oral 30 minutes
Aids
Keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Organic Chemistry III: Introduction to Asymmetric Synthesis
The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
  • Wed 08:00-11:00 (ON LI NE)
3 h weekly

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