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529-0231-00L 4 Credits BSC , DS , MSC D-USYS , D-CHAB

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Organic Chemistry III: Introduction to Asymmetric Synthesis

Organische Chemie III: Einführung in die Asymmetrische Synthese

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Erick M. Carreira

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:26

Abstract

Methods of Asymmetric Synthesis

Objective

Understanding of the basic principles of diastereoselective synthesis

Content

Conformational analysis: acyclic and cyclic systems; Diastereoselective sigmatropic rearrangements; Metallation reactions; 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; Chemistry of C-Si bonds, cyclisations, Baldwin rules; Olefin synthesis; Diastereoselective olefin functionalization: hydroboration, dihydroxylation, epoxidation.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: Keine

Course Components