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Organic Chemistry

Code 15858
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Chemistry
Entry requirements None.
Learning outcomes This course unit aims to teach the basic knowledge to classify the main types of reactions in organic chemistry and its understanding through its mechanism.
At the end of the course unit the student should be able to combine the basic knowledge learned in the course unit with an adequate bibliographic support, in order to predict and classify the chemical behavior of compounds belonging to the main functional groups.
Syllabus 1 Reactions in Organic Chemistry
1.1 Main types
1.2 Reaction mechanisms and the use of curved arrows to their illustration.
2 Saturated carbons
2.1 Nucleophilic substitution reactions
2.2 Elimination reactions
2.3 Radical reactions
3 Unsaturated carbons
3.1 Electrophilic addition
3.2 Conjugated systems
3.3 Alkenes formation
4 Carbonyl group
4.1 Nucleophilic addition
4.2 Conjugate addition
4.3 Substitution
5 Oxidation-reduction reactions
6 Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
7 Enols and Enolates: reactions and formation
8 Practical cases

Lab classes and theoretical practices:
- Reduction of indolin-2,3-dione with NaBH4 and with NH2NH2
- A Practical Example of Using Microwave in Organic Synthesis
- Curved arrows in Organic Chemistry. Introduction to Reaction Mechanisms
- Saturated Carbon
- Unsaturated compounds
- Carbonyl Group
- Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
- Oxidation-Reduction reactions; enols and enolates
Main Bibliography 1. Required reading:
- T. W. G. Solomons, C. B. Fryle, Organic Chemistry, 10th Edition International Student Version, LTC John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2011.

2. Recommended reading:
- M. B. Smith, J. March, March’s Advanced Organic Chemistry – Reactions, Mechanisms and Structure, 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons: New York, 2007.
- R.M. Silverstein, F.X. Webster, D.J. Kiemle, Identificação Espectrométrica de Compostos Orgânicos, 7ª ed, LTC Editora, Rio de Janeiro, 2006.
- A. R. Tatchell, A. J. Hannaford, P. W. G. Smith, A. R. Tatchell, Vogel´s Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, 5th ed., Longman Scientific & Technical: New York, 1996.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Oral presentation of the subject with the help of a board and slides, with great student-teacher interactivity, promoting debate between students and teacher in order to guarantee participation and interest in the subjects taught. In addition to practical laboratory classes, where students carry out the synthesis of some organic compounds, there will also be classes to solve practical exercises related to the knowledge acquired during theoretical classes. Students are also asked to develop a seminar on a functional group studied. During classes, the use of cell phones, tablets, computers, smartwatches or similar devices for purposes other than teaching/learning is prohibited. Improper use will result in absence from the respective class. Any attempt to cheat on assignments or assessments results in the student being considered not admitted.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-09-23

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