Module Details
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Title ASYMMETRIC CATALYSIS FOR ORGANIC AND PHARMACEUTICAL
Code CHEM496
Coordinator Prof J Xiao
Chemistry
J.Xiao@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements):
Completion of Year 3 of an MChem or a BSc (Hons) programme in Chemistry. CHEM433 is recommended. 

Aims

To introduce students to the main aspects of asymmetric catalysis and its application in synthetic organic chemistry.


Learning Outcomes
  • An understanding of the importance of asymmetric catalysis.
  • An understanding of the fundamental principles and mechanisms of asymmetric catalysis.
  • An understanding of the applications of asymmetric catalysis in fine chemicals and pharmaceutical synthesis.  
  • An opportunity to consider new developments in the field, especially those that underpin new environmentally benign processes.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -


Syllabus
1  1

1. Introduction to asymmetric catalysis

2. Asymmetric hydrogenation (ca 35%)

2.1. Hydrogenation of olefins and mechanism

2.2. Hydrogenation of carbonyls

2.3 Transfer hydrogenation of carbonyls

3. Asymmetric oxidation (ca 20%)

           3.1. Epoxidation of allyic alcohols

           3.2. Epoxidation of olefins

           3.3. Dihydroxylation of olefins

4. Asymmetric C-C bond formation (ca 30%)

           4.1. Allylic alkylation

           4.2. Heck reaction

           4.3. Cycloaddition

           4.4. Aldol reaction

5. Introduction to asymmetric organocatalysis (ca 10%)

           4.1. Strategies

           4.2. Examples


Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 18

           18
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 57
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  semester 2  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) August resit for PGT students if applicable. Integrated Master's students resit at the next normal opportunity.  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes