Presents an organic chemistry experiment consisting of a two step reaction sequence involving the Grignard synthesis of an alcohol followed by its oxidation to ketone. (SL)

Discusses the perturbational molecular orbital (PMO) approach for qualitative prediction of reactivities and stabilities of organic molecules. (SL)

Describes a lecture demonstration method to illustrate some aspects of the nitration of alkyl benzenes. (SL)

Compares results in organic chemistry during the first year in a polytechnic school with a separate survey of sixth-form achievement. The findings are discussed in terms of the implications for post-A-level chemistry, the debate on chemical nomenclature, and the application of Piagetian concepts to chemistry courses. (Author/CP)

Describes naturally occuring dissolved organic material present in surface waters, and illustrates the role of humic substances in the aquatic environment. (SL)

Presents a non-mathematical discussion of delocalization intended for use in presenting quantum mechanics concepts in an introductory organic chemistry course. (SL)

Smaller amounts of materials are used in organic chemistry experiments as a means of improving air quality in the laboratory. Presents a preliminary study of the emissions from selected processes and the mixing of these emissions within the laboratory atmosphere. (JN)

Suggests that a literature survey can alert students to real-life ethical problems surrounding many organic compounds. Topic areas students could explore include: hazards in the workplace, toxic chemicals, and nerve gas structures. Background information and an extensive bibliography are given. (DH)

Discusses the diversity of names used for various types of polymeric materials. Concentrates on the naming of linear organic polymers. Delineates these polymers by discussing common names, source-based names, characteristic group names, and structure-based names. Introduces the specifications of tacticity and geometric isomerism. (TW)

Describes some examples of chemical and industrial applications of enzymes. Includes a background, a discussion of structure and reactivity, enzymes as therapeutic agents, enzyme replacement, enzymes used in diagnosis, industrial applications of enzymes, and immobilizing enzymes. Concludes that applied enzymology is an important factor in…

Conveys an appreciation of enzyme kinetic analysis by using a practical and intuitive approach. Discusses enzyme assays, kinetic models and rate laws, the kinetic constants (V, velocity, and Km, Michaels constant), evaluation of V and Km from experimental data, and enzyme inhibition. (CW)

Described is a laboratory exercise that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to monitor enantiomeric excess in asymmetric reductions. The laboratory exercise has been used successfully with undergraduate organic chemistry students. (RH)

The use of Beilstein ("Handbuch der Organischen Chemie") in the early stages of a second-year, one semester course in organic chemistry is described. Student literature projects, evaluation, use of ancillary literature, and a sample search are included. (JN)

Discusses the role and activities of student tutors in an undergraduate organic chemistry course. Points out that such tutors must be used as a complement to the classroom lecturer, not as a substitute. (JN)

Reports on a project used in a junior-level laboratory in which students prepare two alcohols, characterize these compounds, and use a shift reagent for structure determination and peak assignment. Background information, materials needed, procedures used, and typical results obtained are included. (JN)