Organic Chemistry
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
Organic compounds are the basis for living organisms. This course will describe structure, phisico-chemical properties and reactivity of the main classes of organic compounds, with particular emphasis for those important for environment.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the chemical structure and reactivity of organic compounds. Use of fundamental techniques for identification, separation and purification of organic compounds.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Main Themes (credit n.1): the organic compounds: structure, isomerism, compact formula, functional groups. Intermolecular bonds in the organic compounds and their relationship with chemical-physical proprieties: volatility, solubility, etc. Alkanes and cycloalkanes: conformational analysis; chemical-physical proprieties; radical reactions; stability of radicals. Alkenes: structure, proprieties, geometric isomerism. Dienes and polyenes (short account). Addition reactions of alkenes: electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents. Radical reactions of alkenes. Alkanes and alkenes in nature: terpenes (short account). Aromatic compounds: some derivative of benzene, polycycles and heterocyclic aromatic compounds. Nomenclature and structure of aromatic compounds. Main Themes (credit n.2): alkyl halides: structure, reactivity, proprieties and ecological problems. Alcohols: structure, proprieties, acidity and redox reactions. Phenols: structure, proprieties, acidity and redox reactions. Antioxidants. Other oxygenated derivatives: quinones ethers, epoxides. Organsulphuric compounds: thiols and disulphuric derivatives. Chirality and optical activity, absolute and relative configuration. Enantiomers, diasteroisomers and racemic mixtures. Relationship between biological proprieties and optical active compounds. CFC and ozone's hole. The pesticides. Main Themes (credit n.3): aldehydes and ketones: structure, proprieties, redox and nucleophilic addition reactions. Semiacetals, acetals and hydrated derivatives of aldehydes and ketones. Some typical carbonyl addition reactions of nitrogen nucleophilic reagents. Carbohydrates: mono-, di- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides: structure and Fisher projections, stereochemistry. Cyclic structure and mutarotation. Disaccharides and polysaccharides: proprieties and importance in biological system. Main Themes (credit n.4): carboxylic acids: proprieties and reactions. Functional derivatives of carboxylic acids: acid halides, esters, amides, anhydrides, carbamates, ureas. Reactions of nucleophilic displacements: esterifications and hydrolysis of esters and amides. Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids. Soaps and tensioactives. Main Themes (credit n.5): amines: structure, proprieties, alkalinity. Natural compounds containing nitrogen (short account). Aminoacids and peptide bonds. Peptides and proteins. Main Themes (credit n.6): practical experiments about extraction with solvent, purification of organic compounds by distillation, crystallization and chromatographic separation.
[Program for not attending students with reference to descriptor 1 and 2]:
Main Themes (credit n.1): the organic compounds: structure, isomerism, compact formula, functional groups. Intermolecular bonds in the organic compounds and their relationship with chemical-physical proprieties: volatility, solubility, etc. Alkanes and cycloalkanes: conformational analysis; chemical-physical proprieties; radical reactions; stability of radicals. Alkenes: structure, proprieties, geometric isomerism. Dienes and polyenes (short account). Addition reactions of alkenes: electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents. Radical reactions of alkenes. Alkanes and alkenes in nature: terpenes (short account). Aromatic compounds: some derivative of benzene, polycycles and heterocyclic aromatic compounds. Nomenclature and structure of aromatic compounds. Main Themes (credit n.2): alkyl halides: structure, reactivity, proprieties and ecological problems. Alcohols: structure, proprieties, acidity and redox reactions. Phenols: structure, proprieties, acidity and redox reactions. Antioxidants. Other oxygenated derivatives: quinones ethers, epoxides. Organsulphuric compounds: thiols and disulphuric derivatives. Chirality and optical activity, absolute and relative configuration. Enantiomers, diasteroisomers and racemic mixtures. Relationship between biological proprieties and optical active compounds. CFC and ozone's hole. The pesticides. Main Themes (credit n.3): aldehydes and ketones: structure, proprieties, redox and nucleophilic addition reactions. Semiacetals, acetals and hydrated derivatives of aldehydes and ketones. Some typical carbonyl addition reactions of nitrogen nucleophilic reagents. Carbohydrates: mono-, di- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides: structure and Fisher projections, stereochemistry. Cyclic structure and mutarotation. Disaccharides and polysaccharides: proprieties and importance in biological system. Main Themes (credit n.4): carboxylic acids: proprieties and reactions. Functional derivatives of carboxylic acids: acid halides, esters, amides, anhydrides, carbamates, ureas. Reactions of nucleophilic displacements: esterifications and hydrolysis of esters and amides. Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids. Soaps and tensioactives. Main Themes (credit n.5): amines: structure, proprieties, alkalinity. Natural compounds containing nitrogen (short account). Aminoacids and peptide bonds. Peptides and proteins. Main Themes (credit n.6): practical experiments about extraction with solvent, purification of organic compounds by distillation, and chromatographic separation.
[Program for not attending students with reference to descriptor 1 and 2]:
Main Themes (credit n.1): the organic compounds: structure, isomerism, compact formula, functional groups. Intermolecular bonds in the organic compounds and their relationship with chemical-physical proprieties: volatility, solubility, etc. Alkanes and cycloalkanes: conformational analysis; chemical-physical proprieties; radical reactions; stability of radicals. Alkenes: structure, proprieties, geometric isomerism. Dienes and polyenes (short account). Addition reactions of alkenes: electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents. Radical reactions of alkenes. Alkanes and alkenes in nature: terpenes (short account). Aromatic compounds: some derivative of benzene, polycycles and heterocyclic aromatic compounds. Nomenclature and structure of aromatic compounds. Main Themes (credit n.2): alkyl halides: structure, reactivity, proprieties and ecological problems. Alcohols: structure, proprieties, acidity and redox reactions. Phenols: structure, proprieties, acidity and redox reactions. Antioxidants. Other oxygenated derivatives: quinones ethers, epoxides. Organsulphuric compounds: thiols and disulphuric derivatives. Chirality and optical activity, absolute and relative configuration. Enantiomers, diasteroisomers and racemic mixtures. Relationship between biological proprieties and optical active compounds. CFC and ozone's hole. The pesticides. Main Themes (credit n.3): aldehydes and ketones: structure, proprieties, redox and nucleophilic addition reactions. Semiacetals, acetals and hydrated derivatives of aldehydes and ketones. Some typical carbonyl addition reactions of nitrogen nucleophilic reagents. Carbohydrates: mono-, di- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides: structure and Fisher projections, stereochemistry. Cyclic structure and mutarotation. Disaccharides and polysaccharides: proprieties and importance in biological system. Main Themes (credit n.4): carboxylic acids: proprieties and reactions. Functional derivatives of carboxylic acids: acid halides, esters, amides, anhydrides, carbamates, ureas. Reactions of nucleophilic displacements: esterifications and hydrolysis of esters and amides. Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids. Soaps and tensioactives. Main Themes (credit n.5): amines: structure, proprieties, alkalinity. Natural compounds containing nitrogen (short account). Aminoacids and peptide bonds. Peptides and proteins. Main Themes (credit n.6): practical experiments about extraction with solvent, purification of organic compounds by distillation, and chromatographic separation.
Prerequisites for admission
Preliminary knowledge of general and inorganic chemistry
Teaching methods
Lectures, practical laboratory exercises and classroom exercises. Pratical laboratory exercises are subject to the attendance of a safety lesson and a test. Attendance of lectures and laboratory exercises is recommended.The articulation of the themes during time will follow the program with the exception for the theoretical part related to the workshops which will be treated in advance of the practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
he slides are available on Ariel platform.On the platform you can find old exam topics and exercises.
By choise:
- A. Bassoli, G. Borgonovo, S. Mazzini e L. Scaglioni, Semi di Chimica Organica per le Scienze Agrarie e Alimentari, ISBN 978 88 3623 127 0, EdiSES (2023);
-P. Y. Bruise, Elementi di chimica organica (EdiSes); W. H. Brown, Introduzione alla Chimica Organica (EdiSes);
-W. H. Brown et al. Elementi di chimica organica (EdiSes).
Versione online personalized by the teacher: P. Y. Bruise, Elementi di chimica organica sul sito EdiSes
By choise:
- A. Bassoli, G. Borgonovo, S. Mazzini e L. Scaglioni, Semi di Chimica Organica per le Scienze Agrarie e Alimentari, ISBN 978 88 3623 127 0, EdiSES (2023);
-P. Y. Bruise, Elementi di chimica organica (EdiSes); W. H. Brown, Introduzione alla Chimica Organica (EdiSes);
-W. H. Brown et al. Elementi di chimica organica (EdiSes).
Versione online personalized by the teacher: P. Y. Bruise, Elementi di chimica organica sul sito EdiSes
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test aimed at ascertaining the student's knowledge both on the theoretical aspects of the subject and on the practical aspects treated during the laboratory exercises. The exam consists of exercises and open questions (for a total of six). The duration of the test is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Correct execution involves the acquisition of 5 points for exercise / open question.
The exam will be considered passed after reporting the sufficiency (18/30).During the exam the correctness of the candidate's expression and of the chemical language will be evaluated. Furthermore, the ability to link the various topics covered in the course will be evaluated. The test covers all the topics of the course including those covered in the laboratory. Molecular models and calcilator are useful material for the exam. The result of the test will be communicated via email. During the examination, any laboratory reports will be evaluated with the possibility of an additional evaluation.
Students enrolled in an exam session and no longer wishing to support it are required to cancel the registration and eventually to notify the teacher promptly.
For DSA students
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
The exam will be considered passed after reporting the sufficiency (18/30).During the exam the correctness of the candidate's expression and of the chemical language will be evaluated. Furthermore, the ability to link the various topics covered in the course will be evaluated. The test covers all the topics of the course including those covered in the laboratory. Molecular models and calcilator are useful material for the exam. The result of the test will be communicated via email. During the examination, any laboratory reports will be evaluated with the possibility of an additional evaluation.
Students enrolled in an exam session and no longer wishing to support it are required to cancel the registration and eventually to notify the teacher promptly.
For DSA students
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
CHIM/06 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Borgonovo Gigliola
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Borgonovo GigliolaProfessor(s)