2nd year | Semester 4
Option: molecular chemistry 6 ECTS

Heteroelements and applied catalysis

Tags: Catalysis, coupling reactions, hétéroéléments, transition metals
Evaluation method:
Final written exam (1.5 h)
Course outline:

The Chemistry of heteroelements course aims to present the different methods of preparation of phosphorus, sulfur and silicon reagents as well as the main transformations carried out with these compounds, with applications in total synthesis. The objective of the Applied Catalysis course is to provide the basis for organometallic chemistry involving transition metals (palladium, rhodium and ruthenium) as a tool for the development of synthetic processes. Coupling reactions and other major applications in homogeneous catalysis are presented with emphasis on reaction mechanisms, but also on applications both at the industrial level and in the synthesis of natural molecules or molecules of biological interest.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to master the methods used to carry out the main transformations carried out with phosphorus, sulphur or silicon derivatives, and will be able to explain the corresponding reaction mechanisms. He will be able to use the appropriate organometallic complexes to carry out the main coupling reactions and other major reactions used in homogeneous catalysis.

Prerequisites: Good knowledge of the basic reactions of organic chemistry and good understanding of classical reaction mechanisms

Teaching language: FR