CHEM 3720L - Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40759,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Peter Norris
Email: pnorris@ysu.edu
Course Description
3720L. Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory. Typical techniques, preparations, and procedures of spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds. Three hours lab. Prereq.: "C" or better in CHEM 3719 and "C" or better in CHEM 3719L. Coreq.: CHEM 3720. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques | Nichols | Online |
All experiments and techniques are referenced to the free Nichols book hosted by Libretexts. All required pre-lab reading is linked through Blackboard.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Wk 1 Blackboard - Safety | Lab Safety | Blackboard reading on safety and course syllabus |
| 8/31 | Wk 2 Blackboard - Reduction | Ketone Reduction | Blackboard prelab reading on Reduction |
| 9/7 | Wk 3 Blackboard - Alcohol Oxidation | Alcohol Oxidation | Blackboard prelab reading on Oxidation |
| 9/14 | Wk 4 Blackboard - Ether Synthesis | Williamson Ether Synthesis | Blackboard prelab reading on Etherification |
| 9/21 | Wk 5 Blackboard - Ester Synthesis | Fischer Esterification | Blackboard prelab work on Esterification |
| 9/28 | Wk 6 Blackboard - Chromatography | Chromatographic Purification | Blackboard prelab work on Chromatography |
| 10/5 | Wk 7 Blackboard - Spectroscopy | Spectroscopic Analysis | Blackboard prelab and related notes from lecture |
| 10/12 | Wk 8 Blackboard - Aromatic Nitration | Nitration of Methyl benzoate | Blackboard prelab work on Nitration with strong acids |
| 10/19 | Wk 9 Blackboard - Grignard Reaction | Grignard Addition | Blackboard prelab work; anhydrous Grignard reagent conditions. |
| 10/26 | Wk 10 Blackboard - Grignard Workup | Acidic Workup of Grignard reaction | Blackboard prelab work on quenching with strong acid |
| 11/2 | Wk 11 - Makeup Week | Completion of previous experiments | Inform your Instructor to arrange required chemicals |
| 11/9 | Wk 12 Blackboard - Aldol Condensation | Aldol condensation under basic conditions | Blackboard prelab work on Aldol chemistry |
| 11/16 | Wk 13 Blackboard - Polymer Synthesis | Addition & Condensation polymers | Blackboard prelab work on Polymer chemistry |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Week - No Labs | No Labs | No labs |
| 11/30 | Week 15 Blackboard - Lab Final & Checkout | Lab Final & Checkout | Review previous labs and techniques |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Week | Final Exam Week | Final Exam Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.