KJM311 Organic Spectroscopy

Gain comprehensive knowledge of organic spectroscopic methods, especially UV/visible, IR, NMR (especially 1H and 13C), 2D NMR (especially COSY, HMQC, HMBC etc.) and MS. Gain a good understanding of how and when the methods are used, and be able to use the methods in an independent way for determining the structure of unknown organic compounds. Special emphasis will be placed on natural products.

Knowledge in chemistry is vital for the understanding of the basic principles behind sustainability and climate as defined by UN Sustainable development goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15.

KNOWLEDGE:

The student shall:

• Know the basic terms within organic spectroscopy.
• Know the most common techniques within organic spectroscopy.
• Know where to find information of the different methods.
• Know where to find information on interpretation of the different type of spectra.

SKILLS:

The student shall:

• Be able to interpret the common type of organic spectra.
• Know the limitation of the different types of instruments and spectral data.
• Know what is needed to document single molecules (minimum acceptable data).

GENERAL COMPETENCE:

The student shall:

• Be able to identify and elucidate a structure based on spectral data.
• Know what type of spectral data that is necessary to confirm and document a specific structure/compound.