CHE 2151 Lab for Organic Chemistry I

Outcomes

• Effectively use extraction, column chromatography, thin layer chromatography, distillation and crystallization techniques to purify reaction products.
• Maintain complete and organized lab notebook and write lab reports using the ACS (American Chemical Society) guidelines.
• Perform efficient synthesis of alkenes, alkyl halides, and aromatic compounds by carefully following the defined procedures.
• Use melting or boiling points, IR (Infrared), NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), UV (Ultraviolet) spectrometers and GC/MS (Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer) to analyze organic compounds and reaction products.
• Demonstrate safe techniques when performing experiments and dispose chemical wastes safely in accordance with OSHA and EPA standards.

Credit Hours: 0