2020 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Undergraduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
Organic Synthetic Chemistry A-2
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Materials Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Teruaki Hayakawa
- Class Format
- Lecture (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (S8-102)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MAT.P314
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The goal is for students to learn basic knowledge of approaches to synthetic chemistry and synthesis methods for organic and polymeric materials.
Course description and aims
Molecular structure design based on fundamental concepts of organic synthetic chemistry is important for the development of organic and polymeric materials. The most suitable raw materials and reactive agent, and a precise exploration of reaction pathways are necessary for creating high-performance, high-function materials from low-cost starting materials. The instructor in this course will introduce basic concepts of retrosynthesis chemistry as an approach to synthetic organic methods, with the goal of students learning diverse functional group transformation reactions and bond-forming methods.
Keywords
retrosynthesis, organic and polymeric material, functional group transformation, molecular design
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The class will move forward in line with handout contents. Handouts are distributed as necessary at the beginning of class. The instructor will go over and review the content of the previous class at the start of class. The instructor will solve practice problems during class, supplementing careful explanations. It is recommended that students prepare and review before and after class based on handout materials.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Basic concepts of the retrosynthesis for organic chemistry | Understanding the concept of retrosynthesis in organic chemistry must be required. |
| Class 2 | Retrosynthesis : alkyl halide | Understanding the synthesis of alkyl halide based on the concept of retrosynthesis must be required. Students must be able to explain the importance of the points. |
| Class 3 | Retrosynthesis : alcohol | Understanding the synthesis of alcohol based on the concept of retrosynthesis must be required. Students must be able to explain the importance of the points. |
| Class 4 | Retrosynthesis : ether and amine | Understanding the synthesis of ether and amine based on the concept of retrosynthesis must be required. Students must be able to explain the importance of the points. |
| Class 5 | Retrosynthesis : carboxylic acid and its derivatives | Understanding the synthesis of carboxylic acid and its derivatives based on the concept of retrosynthesis must be required. Students must be able to explain the importance of the points. |
| Class 6 | Retrosynthesis : carbonyl compound | Understanding the synthesis of carbonyl compound based on the concept of retrosynthesis must be required. Students must be able to explain the importance of the points. |
| Class 7 | Retrosynthesis : aromatic compound | Understanding the synthesis of aromatic compound based on the concept of retrosynthesis must be required. Students must be able to explain the importance of the points. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
nothing special
Reference books, course materials, etc.
The concept of organic synthesis method, Hiroshi Takahashi, Sankyo Publishing
Evaluation methods and criteria
The grade is mainly evaluated based on the results of the term-end examination.
Related courses
- MAT.P313 ： Organic Synthetic Chemistry A-1
Prerequisites
Students are required to have successfully completed Organic Synthetic Chemistry A-1 (MAT.P313), and/or have equivalent knowledge.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
Teruaki Hayakawa hayakawa.t.ac[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule the appointment.