Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)

This course offers a vital experiential learning component that bridges theoretical knowledge of organic chemistry with practical laboratory application. Rooted in the need to translate abstract chemical principles into tangible skills, the course provides students with hands-on opportunities to investigate the properties, synthesis, and reactivity of organic compounds. The focus is on developing technical proficiency in core laboratory techniques such as organic synthesis, chromatography, extraction, purification, and spectroscopic analysis. Students engage in experiments that highlight the practical relevance of organic chemistry to real-world challenges and industrial processes, reinforcing its interdisciplinary nature across pharmaceuticals, materials science, and environmental applications. By the end of the course, students will have acquired foundational laboratory skills, demonstrated the ability to interpret spectroscopic data critically, and applied problem-solving strategies to design and analyze organic reactions. In doing so, they will not only deepen their understanding of organic chemistry but also build a strong foundation for further academic study or professional careers in chemistry-related fields.

• Apply the principles of organic chemistry to examine and interpret the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds.

• Apply organic chemistry techniques through the execution of laboratory experiments, including distillation, extraction, chromatography, and synthesis, while demonstrating proper laboratory safety and precision. 

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to plan, execute, and document laboratory experiments, demonstrating leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to meeting shared objectives. 

• Design and conduct experiments to synthesize and analyze organic compounds, interpret experimental data, and make scientifically sound conclusions about the structure and properties of organic compounds. 

1. Course Introduction

2. Laboratory Safety Orientation

   • Part 1

   • Part 2

3. Group Written Report Preparation

4. Pre-laboratory Concepts

5. Activities

   • Activity 1: Interpreting Infrared Spectra

6. Experiments

   • Experiment 1: Distillation of Alcoholic Beverages

   • Experiment 2: Extraction of Caffeine from Tea Leaves

   • Experiment 3: Thin-Layer Chromatography

   • Experiment 4: Column Chromatography of Plant Pigments

   • Experiment 5: Preparation of Synthetic Fruit Flavors

   • Experiment 6: Synthesis of Aspirin

   • Experiment 7: Solubility Test for Organic Compounds

   • Experiment 8: Analysis of Hydrocarbons

   • Experiment 9: Analysis of Oxygen-Bearing Organic Compounds

7. Compiled Laboratory Manual

1. Data Treatment and Questions (DTAQ)

2. Group Written Report (GWR)

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