Chemistry 103 Virtual Laboratories
Organic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry Laboratories
Melting Point Determination of Organic Solids
Measure melting points to assess purity and identify organic compounds.
30-45 minutesPurification of Organic Compounds by Recrystallization
Purify organic solids by dissolving in hot solvent and allowing slow crystallization.
30-45 minutesBoiling Point Determination of Organic Liquids
Measure boiling points to characterize liquids and assess purity.
30-45 minutesIdentification of an Unknown Analgesic Using Multiple Techniques
Use melting point, TLC, and chemical tests to identify over-the-counter pain relievers.
30-45 minutesSeparation of Organic Mixtures by Acid–Base Extraction
Separate mixtures using differences in acid-base properties and solubility.
30-45 minutesPrinciples and Applications of Polarimetry
Learn to measure optical rotation and determine specific rotation of chiral compounds.
30-45 minutesIdentification of Chiral Compounds by Polarimetric Analysis
Use optical rotation measurements to identify unknown chiral organic compounds.
30-45 minutesFundamentals of Gas Chromatographic Analysis
Learn principles and applications of GC for separating and analyzing volatile mixtures.
30-45 minutesSeparation of Ester Mixtures by Fractional Distillation
Separate ester mixtures based on boiling point differences using fractional distillation.
30-45 minutesIntermolecular Forces and Enthalpy of Vaporization by GC
Use GC retention times to study intermolecular forces and calculate ΔHvap.
30-45 minutesThermodynamic Effects of Substituents in Hydrocarbons
Study how substituents affect boiling points and other physical properties.
30-45 minutesExtraction and Spectroscopic Analysis of Plant Pigments
Separate plant pigments and analyze their UV-Vis spectra to identify chlorophylls and carotenoids.
30-45 minutesSN1 Synthesis of tert‑Butyl Chloride
Prepare tert-butyl chloride via SN1 mechanism and study carbocation stability.
30-45 minutesSN2 Synthesis of 1‑Bromobutane
Prepare 1-bromobutane via SN2 mechanism and study nucleophilic substitution kinetics.
30-45 minutesKinetic Study of Sucrose Hydrolysis by Polarimetry
Monitor sucrose hydrolysis by measuring changes in optical rotation over time.
30-45 minutesOrganic Synthesis and Characterization of Aspirin
Prepare acetylsalicylic acid and assess purity through melting point and IR spectroscopy.
30-45 minutesIsolation of Limonene by Steam Distillation
Extract and isolate the natural terpene limonene from citrus peels.
30-45 minutesPreparation of Ethyl Acetate via Fischer Esterification
Prepare ethyl acetate via acid-catalyzed reaction of acetic acid with ethanol.
30-45 minutesSynthesis of Dibenzalacetone through Aldol Condensation
Prepare a conjugated enone through base-catalyzed aldol condensation reaction.
30-45 minutesDiels–Alder Cycloaddition of Anthracene and Maleic Anhydride
Perform a cycloaddition reaction to form a bridged polycyclic compound.
30-45 minutesFriedel–Crafts Acylation Reaction of Ferrocene
Introduce an acyl group to ferrocene using aluminum chloride catalysis.
30-45 minutesSynthesis of Crystal Violet via Grignard Reaction
Synthesize the triphenylmethane dye crystal violet using Grignard reagents.
30-45 minutesPreparation of the Fluorescent Dye Fluorescein
Prepare the fluorescent dye fluorescein through condensation of resorcinol and phthalic anhydride.
30-45 minutesSynthesis and Textile Application of Methyl Orange
Prepare the azo dye methyl orange and test its dyeing properties on fabric.
30-45 minutesChemical Analysis of Natural Product Extracts
Extract and characterize bioactive compounds from natural sources.
30-45 minutesIdentification of Unknown Compounds by Gas Chromatography
Use GC retention times and comparison with standards to identify unknown volatile compounds.
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