Analysis of the structures of the most important classes of natural products. Modern methodologies in natural product syntheses. Focus on the literature syntheses of a specific class of compounds. Laboratory stage (two full weeks): total synthesis of a natural product.
P. M. Dewick – Chimica, biosintesi e bioattività delle sostanze naturali – Piccin Ed.
Learning Objectives
Knolewdge acquired:
Study of the synthetic methods in organic chemistry and application to the synthesis of natural compounds.
Competence acquired
Knowledge of the synthetic approaches to some natural organic compounds.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
Skill to perform the synthesis of natural compounds in the laboratory.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Lessons and laboratory practice
Further information
Office hours:
Every day by appointment.
Type of Assessment
The scientific report related to the laboratory activity is compulsory and it is part of the exam. The bibliographic search of the literature methods of synthesis of a natural product and the description of one of these syntheses are also part of the exam.
Course program
Analysis of the structures of the most important classes of natural products. Modern methodologies in natural product syntheses. Focus on the literature syntheses of a specific class of compounds. Laboratory stage (two full weeks): total synthesis of a natural product.