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KIM7321Synthesis With Phase Transfer Catalysts3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CHEMISTRY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
Lecturer--
Co-LecturerDoç. Dr. Neslihan Demirbaş
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Preparation of phase catalysis.Mechanism of PTC reaction, their advantages and applications.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Know what phase transfer catalyst is.1,2,31
PO - 2 : Know use of phase transfer catalist in organic synthesis.1,2,31
PO - 3 : Know the mechanisms of PTC reactions.1,2,31
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Mechanisms of PTC reaction, types of phase transfer catalysts, preparation of phase transfer catalysts, synthesis of nitriles from alkyl halides, benzoil cyanides from benzoil chlorides, azides from alkyl halides, alkyl nitrates, thiocyanates, cyanides and p-toluene sulphonates from alkyl halides, synthesis of aryl ethers and thioethers, reactions of esterification, diazotransfer, elimination reactions, wittig-horner reaction, benzoin condenzation.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction. The nature of SN2 reactions.
 Week 2Definitionof phase transfer catalysts.
 Week 3Mechanisms of phase transfer catalysts.
 Week 4Types of phase transfer catalysts.
 Week 5Preperation of phase transfer catalysts. Quaternary Salts. Exchanceof anions onthe quaternary salts.
 Week 6Macrocyclic eters as phase transfer catalysts. Tetrahexyl ammonium bromide.Hexadecyl tributyl phosphonium bromide.
 Week 7Tetrahexyl ammonium hidrogen suphate. Tetrabutyl ammonium hidrogen suphate. Benzyl triethylammonium chloride.
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Applications of phase transfer catalysis in organic synthesis. Nitriles from alkyl halides. Benzoyl cyanides from benzoyl chlorides.
 Week 10The synthesis of alchole from alkyl halides. Synthesis of azides. Synthesis of p-toluen sulphonates, alkyl nitrates, thiocynates and cyanides from alkyl halides.
 Week 11Esterification. Diazo transfer by phase trasfer catalyst. Dihalocarbenes. Elimination reactions. Alkylations.
 Week 12Benzoin condenzation. Michael reaction. Williamson ether synthesis. The Wittig reaction. The Wittig-Horner reaction
 Week 13Sulfur ylides, heterocyclic compounds, beta lactams.
 Week 14Oxidation, reduction.
 Week 15Miscellanous reactions by phase transfer catalist.
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Ahluwalia, V.K. and Aggarwal, R. 2001; Organic Synthesis Special Techniques, Alpha Science International Ltd. UK
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 04/04/2016 2 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 13 05/05/2016 2 20
End-of-term exam 16 25/05/2016 2 50
 
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