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Incorporation of Medicinal Chemistry into the Organic Chemistry Curriculum

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David C. Forbes

Department of Chemistry, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688

J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (7), p 975

DOI: 10.1021/ed081p975

Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2004

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

An optional exercise designed for students enrolled in the lecture component of organic chemistry is described. This exercise, designed for students at the sophomore level, focuses on a drug of medicinal relevance. After having the instructor approve a multistep retrosynthetic analysis, students propose, on paper, a synthetic route starting with only commercially available materials. The exercise requires the students to consult with the instructor on three separate occasions thus allowing for additional input from the instructor and proper policing of this optional exercise. The unique program enables students to apply the concepts presented in the organic curriculum.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Medicinal Chemistry

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