Translations*

Synthetic Organic Chemistry II

As taught in: Spring 2005

A diagram representing the oxazaborolidine-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of ketones.

Oxazaborolidine-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of ketones. (Figure courtesy of OCW.)

Instructors:

Prof. Rick Danheiser

MIT Course Number:

5.512

Level:

Graduate

Course Features

Course Description

This course focuses on general methods and strategies for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Emphasis is on strategies for stereoselective synthesis, including stereocontrolled synthesis of complex acyclic compounds.


*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.