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Incorporation of Microwave Synthesis into the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory

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E. Keller Barnhardt

Life Sciences Division, CEM Corporation, Matthews, NC 28106-0200

Alan R. Katritzky , Chunming Cai , Meghan D. Collins , Eric F. V. Scriven and Sandeep K. Singh

Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7200

J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (4), p 634

DOI: 10.1021/ed083p634

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2006

Abstract

As the acceptance of microwave synthesis grows, it becomes increasingly important for undergraduate chemists to fully learn about this emerging technology. Advances have made microwave use in the undergraduate laboratory safe, easy, and affordable. Herein we describe a simple way to effectively implement microwave synthesis into the undergraduate organic laboratory curriculum.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Aromatic Compounds

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