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529-0221-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Organic Chemistry I

Organische Chemie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. François Diederich, Prof. Dr. Carlo Thilgen
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:24

Abstract

Chemical reactivity and classes of compounds. Eliminations, fragmentations, chemistry of aldehydes and ketones (hydrates, acetals, imines, enamines, nucleophilic addition of organometallic compounds, reactions with phosphorus and sulfur ylides; reactions of enolates as nucleophiles) and of carboxylic acid derivatives. Aldol reactions.

Objective

Acquisition of a basic repertoire of synthetic methods including important reactions of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives, as well as eliminations and fragmentations. Particular emphasis is placed on the understanding of reaction mechanisms and the correlation between structure and reactivity. A deeper understanding of the concepts presented during the lecture is reached by solving the problems handed out each time and discussed one week later in the exercise class.

Content

Chemical reactivity and classes of compounds. Eliminations, fragmentations, chemistry of aldehydes and ketones (hydrates, acetals, imines, enamines, nucleophilic addition of organometallic compounds, reactions with phosphorus and sulfur ylides; reactions of enolates as nucleophiles) and of carboxylic acid derivatives. Aldol reactions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Printed lecture notes will be available for purchase. Supplementary material may be provided online.

Literature

No set textbooks. Optional literature will be proposed at the beginning of the class and in the lecture notes.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Organische Chemie I
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Organische Chemie I
  • Mon 10:45-11:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Mon 10:45-11:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Mon 10:45-11:30 (HCI E 2)
  • Tue 07:45-08:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Thu 09:45-10:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Thu 09:45-10:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Thu 09:45-10:30 (HCI F 8)
  • 25.10 Date 09:45-10:30 (HCI E 2)
1 h weekly

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