Review of various spectroscopic methods used in organic chemistry to identify and characterize organic compounds (UV, IR, MS, NMR). The physical principles behind the methods as well as the pros and cons of the different methods are discussed in seminar form (RED1). Exercises with spectral interpretation form a large part of the course.
Each student receives an unknown sample to identify by recording and interpreting a series of different spectra. The results are documented in a written report.
After the course, the student will:
- Be familiar with different spectroscopic methods to identify organic compounds (UV, IR, MS, NMR)
- Know the principles behind each of the methods.
- Have experience of using various spectroscopic devices to record spectra.
- Know the advantages and disadvantages of the various spectroscopic methods.
- Be able to interpret spectra from UV, IR, MS, 1H and 13C NMR, as well as 2D NMR.
- Be able to determine chemical structure based on a combination of spectra.
- Be able to present chemical structure in written form