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Transition Metal Catalysis: From Mechanisms to Applications
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Abstract
Detailed discussion of selected modern transition metal catalyzed reactions from a synthetic and mechanistic viewpoint
Objective
Understanding and critical evaluation of current research in transition metal catalysis. Design of mechanistic experiments to elucidate reaction mechanisms. Synthetic relevance of transition metal catalysis. Students will also learn about writing an original research proposal during a workshop.
Content
Detailed discussion of selected modern transition metal catalyzed reactions from a synthetic and mechanistic viewpoint. Synthetic applications of these reactions. Introduction and application of tools for the elucidation of mechanisms. Selected examples of topics include: C-H activation, C-O activation, C-C activation, redox active ligands, main group redox catalysis, bimetallic catalysis.
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Lecture Notes
Lecture slides will be provided online. A Handout summarizing important concepts in organometallic and physical organic chemistry will also be provided. Useful references and handouts will also be provided during the workshop.Slides will be uploaded 1-2 days before each lecture onhttp://morandi.ethz.ch/education.html
Literature
Primary literature and review articles will be cited during the course. The following textbooks can provide useful support for the course: - Anslyn and Dougherty, Modern Physical Organic Chemistry, 1st Ed., University Science Books. - Crabtree R., The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. - Hartwig J., Organotransition Metal Chemistry: From Bonding to Catalysis, University Science Books. - J. P. Collman, L. S. Hegedus, J. R. Norton, R. G. Finke, Principles and Applications of Organotransition Metal Chemistry.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes, oral 30 minutes
- Aids
- keine
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Transition Metal Catalysis: From Mechanisms to Applications |
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3 h weekly |
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Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden stehen der Studienstufe angemessene chemische Lehrangebote des D-CHAB zur Auswahl offen (Zulassungsbedingungen beachten). Bei Unklarheiten das Studiensekretariat kontaktieren.)
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Kompensationsfächer (Mit Kompensationsfächern können zweimal nicht bestandene Kernfächer kompensiert werden. Die Zuordnung der entsprechenden Lerneinheiten zur reglementarischen Kategorie "Kernfächer und Kompensationsfächer" im Leistungsüberblick erfolgt erst auf Antrag der Studierenden beim Studiensekretariat des Studiengangs.)
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