Subject · Chemical engineering

Fundamentals of organic synthesis

İFS-3070y7 creditsAutumn semesterElective2025-2026

About this subject

Credits

7

Workload

210hours

Semester

Autumn

Academic year

2025-2026

Description

The subject "fundamentals of organic synthesis" presents the general methodology, strategy and tactics of organic synthesis, retrosynthetic planning rules for the synthesis of mono- and polyfunctional compounds and their application in the example of the synthesis of medicinal, aromatic, food and taste compounds, plant protection agents, pheromones, dyes and flotomaterials.

Course learning outcomes

  1. CLO 1: It explains the basic concepts, methodology, strategy and tactics of organic synthesis.

  2. CLO 2: It applies the principles of retrosynthetic planning of mono- and polyfunctional organic compounds and develops synthesis routes.

  3. CLO 3: Analyzes organic synthesis reactions according to the influence of reagents, catalysts and reaction conditions and chooses the optimal synthesis method.

  4. CLO 4: Evaluates the synthesis processes of pharmaceuticals, flavorings, food and flavor compounds, plant protection agents, pheromones, dyes and fluororeagents and justifies their application areas.

  5. CLO 5: Evaluating organic synthesis processes in terms of safety, productivity, economic efficiency and environmental protection, it offers suitable technological solutions.

  6. CLO 6: Apply theoretical knowledge of organic synthesis to solve chemical engineering problems, analyze synthesis results and make scientifically based decisions.