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529-0680-00L 4 Credits

Industrial Organic Chemistry

Industrielle Organische Chemie

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:48

Abstract

Raw materials for the organic chemical industry: natural gas, petroleum, coal, renewable raw materials. Development of technical processes for the manufacture of base chemicals (synthesis gas, olefins, aromatics) and their main applications. Selected examples of technical processes for the manufacture of intermediate and fine chemicals.

Objective

Knowledge of raw materials and basic chemicals as well their most important applications in the organic chemical industry.

Content

Raw materials for the organic chemical industry: natural gas, petroleum, coal, renewable raw materials. Development of technical processes for the manufacture of base chemicals (synthesis gas, olefins, aromatics) and their main applications. Selected examples of technical processes for the manufacture of intermediate and fine chemicals.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Documentation will be distributed.

Literature

K. Weissermel, H.-J. Arpe, Industrial Organic Chemistry, Wiley, 2003

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Industrielle Organische Chemie
wird von Prof. R. Prins (Mi) und Prof. G. Consiglio (Fr) gelesen
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 3)
  • Fri 10:45-11:30 (HCI J 7)
3 h weekly

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