(3 units). Retrosynthetic analysis as an approach to the synthesis of complex molecules. Modern synthetic methods. Concepts of atoms, steps and redox economy. Reaction mechanisms and the stability and reactivity to key organic reaction intermediates. Free energy relationships. Conservation of orbital symmetry and pericyclic reactions. Course Component: Lecture CHM 3120 is corequisite to CHM 4325.
(3 units). Retrosynthetic analysis as an approach to the synthesis of complex molecules. Modern synthetic methods. Concepts of atoms, steps and redox economy. Reaction mechanisms and the stability and reactivity to key organic reaction intermediates. Free energy relationships. Conservation of orbital symmetry and pericyclic reactions. Course Component: Lecture CHM 3120 is corequisite to CHM 4325.
