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529-1012-00L 5 Credits BSC D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-CHAB
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Organic Chemistry II (for Biol./Pharm.Sc./HST)

Organische Chemie II (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss./HST)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Carlo Thilgen
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:48

Abstract

The relationship between structure and reactivity of organic molecules is elaborated by studying the mechanisms of fundamental types of organic reactions. A basic synthesis repertoire is acquired.

Objective

Understanding the mechanisms of the fundamental types of organic reactions. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and reactivity. A basic repertoire for the synthesis of small organic molecules is acquired. Weekly problem solving lessons provide a deeper understanding of the concepts presented during the lecture.

Content

Basic reactions of organic chemistry and their mechanisms. Chemistry of the most important functional groups, the carbonyl group in particular. For details, see German version.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes are available (pdf file). Problem sets, answer keys, and other course materials can be downloaded from the Moodle course "Organic Chemistry II" of the current semester (https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch).

Literature

• Basisbuch Organische Chemie. Carsten Schmuck, Pearson Studium, 2018. (Kompaktes Lehrbuch für die ersten beiden Semester; 412 Seiten). • Organische Chemie. K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore, Übers. hrsg. von Holger Butenschön, 6. Aufl., Wiley-VCH, 2020. • Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function. K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore, 8th ed., W. H. Freeman & Company, 2018. • Organic Chemistry. T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder, 12th ed., Wiley, 2017. • Organische Chemie. J. Clayden, N. Greeves, S. Warren, 2. Aufl., Springer Berlin, 2017 (Korr. Nachdr. 2. Auflage 2013). • Organic Chemistry. J. Clayden, N. Greeves, S. Warren, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, 2012. • Organische Chemie. Paula Y. Bruice, 5. akt. Aufl., Pearson Studium, 2011. • Organic Chemistry. Paula Y. Bruice, 8th ed., Pearson, 2016.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 150 minutes
Aids
Leere Papierblätter und Schreibstifte dürfen mitgebracht werden. Das Übersichtsschema mit den in der OC2-Vorlesung behandelten Reaktionen (s. Skript) wird zur Verfügung gestellt (kein Mitbringen eigener Kopien).
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Organische Chemie II (für Biol./Pharm. Wiss./HST)
Groups are selected in myStudies. Übungen: Mittwoch 10-11 oder 11-12 auf dem Hönggerberg.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT F 31.1)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT F 32)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT H 42)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HPK D 24.2)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HPL D 32)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HPL D 34)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIL B 21)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT F 32)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT H 42)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HPK D 24.2)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HPL D 32)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HPL D 34)
  • Wed 16:15-18:00 (ETA F 5)
5 h weekly

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