CHEM 3720L - Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 31097,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Will Jencius
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Chemistry, Kent State University, 2024
B.S., Biochemistry, Kent State University, 2017
Dr. Will Jencius
Email: wpjencius@ysu.edu
Office: WBH 4037
Office Phone: 330-867-5309
Preferred Contact Method: Email
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Jencius
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 |
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| Optional | Organic Chemistry 5th Edition | David Klein and Lauren Starkey | 978-1394189373 |
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
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Tue | 7/7 | Due 7/6 at 11:59pm: Exp #1 TLC Troubleshooting |
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| Thu | 7/9 | Due 7/8 at 11:59pm: Exp #2 - Reduction of Ketone with Borohydride |
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| Fri | 7/10 | Due 7/10 at 11:59pm: Exp #3 - Oxidation of an Alcohol |
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| Thu | 7/16 | Due 7/15 at 11:59pm: Exp #4 - Williamson Ether Synthesis |
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| Thu | 7/23 | Due 7/22 at 11:59pm: Exp #5 - Ester Synthesis |
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| Fri | 7/24 | Due 7/24 at 11:59pm: Exp #6 - Nitration of Methyl Benzoate |
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| Thu | 7/30 | Due 7/29 at 11:59pm: Exp #7 - Grignard Reaction, Part 1 |
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| Fri | 7/31 | Due 7/31 at 11:59pm: Exp #8 - Grignard Reaction, Part 2 |
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| Thu | 8/6 | Due 8/5 at 11:59pm: Exp #9 - Wittig Reaction Pts 1 & 2 |
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.