Updated: 02/06/98
Emphasis in this course will be placed on the spectroscopic techniques used in the identification of organic compounds. Techniques discussed and/or employed will include mass spectrometry and infrared, proton, and carbon NMR spectroscopy. Where applicable, the student will get practical experience in operating the instruments to complete course asstruments.
Prerequisites: CHEM 208, 218, 302, 306. Three Credit Hours
Text: Silverstein and Bassler, "Spectroscopic Identification of Organic compounds," 5th ed, Wiley.
Instructor: Dr. J.R. Blanton , Ph.D., 103 Byrd Hall
Students completing this course will gain experience in the techniques of obtaining and interpreting spectra of organic compounds. In order to attain these goals, the students will be exposed to a variety of wet chemistry preparations and computer simulations to obtain the spectra.
The students will be graded on the results of two exams (midterm and final),
homework assignments from the text, exercises from the computer simulations, and
practical problems involving sample preparation and obtaining spectra.
LECTURE TOPICS
I. Mass Spectrometry
a. Theory
b. Practical Applications
II. Infrared Spectroscopy
a. Theory
b. Practical Applications
III. lH and 13C NMR Spectroscopy
a. Theory
b. Practical Applications
IV. 2D NMR
a. Theory
b. Practical Applications
LABORATORY TOPICS
I. Instruction and Use of Instruments
a. Infrared Spectrometer
b. lH NMR Spectrometer
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