2023 Faculty Courses School of Science Undergraduate major in Chemistry
Organic Reactions
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Chemistry
- Instructor(s)
- Nobuharu Iwasawa
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Tue (M-B45(H105)) / 3-4 Fri (M-B45(H105))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CHM.D333
- Number of credits
- 200
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course deals with fundamental aspects of oxidation and reduction reactions along with synthetic applications. Starting from the definition of oxidation and reduction reactions, various oxidation reactions will be discussed based on the kind of the reagents. In particular, the mechanism and characteristic properties of the reaction including selectivity of the reaction will be discussed. Next, various reduction reactions will be presented in a similar manner. Several recent topics will also be presented.
The aim of this course is to understand the total figure of the oxidation and reduction reactions which constitute the important part of functional group transformation reactions in organic chemistry.
Course description and aims
The object of this course is to acquire sufficient knowledge of oxidation and reduction reactions, which are important organic reactions but have not been treated extensively. Through the study of fundamental aspects of the reaction along with application to various synthetic reactions, oxidation and reduction reactions will be understood systematically. Along with these studies, very basic aspects of various organic reactions will also be reviewed.
Keywords
Oxidation, Reduction
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Depending on the situation, the lecture will be given by Zoom or in the classroom. In case of Zoom, the lecture will be given using PowerPoint file with blanks. In the classroom, the lecture will be given using blackboard. At the beginning of each class, the essence of the last lecture is reviewed. At the end of class, students are given exercise problems related to the lecture given that day to solve.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to oxidation reaction | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 2 | Oxidation reaction using chromium reagents | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 3 | Oxidation reaction using manganese reagents | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 4 | Oxidation reaction using osmium tetroxide and ozone | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 5 | Oxidation reaction using peroxides | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 6 | Oxidation reaction using dimethylsulfoxide | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 7 | Other oxidation reactions and summary of oxidation reaction | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 8 | Catalytic hydrogenation reaction | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 9 | Hydride reduction-LiAlH4 and related reducing reagents | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 10 | Hydride reduction-NaBH4 and related reducing reagents | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 11 | Borane reduction | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 12 | Hydroboration | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 13 | Reduction with electrons | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
| Class 14 | Summary of oxidation and reduction reactions | Exercise problems might be given in this class. |
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 course material and other reference books.
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Experimental Chemisty, third and foruth edition (Maruzen). (Japanese)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Depending on the situation, the examination will be done at the last lecture. Students' knowledge of oxidation and reduction reaction along with basic aspects of organic reactions, and their ability to apply them to problems will be assessed by this examination, short tests and questions during the lecture along with problem reports.
Related courses
- Synthetic organic chemistry
Prerequisites
Has taken Organic chemistry I~III or has the sufficient knowledge of these courses.