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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

(MAIN CAMPUS)

DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2019/2020 YEAR OF STUDY: 2ND SEMESTER: II

COURSE CODE: SCH 230 TITLE: The Chemistry of Carbonyl Compounds

COURSE LECTURER: Dr. Regina N. Bwire

LECTURER HOURS: Fridays 7-9 am MEA 001

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Description
Chemistry of Carbonyls compounds: - nomenclature, properties, structure, preparation, uses,
reaction and reaction mechanisms (carboxylic acid and derivatives; nitriles, imines; thioethers;
thiols; thiocarbonyls;). Keto-enol tautomerism. Epoxides, Organic chemistry of silicon and
phosphorus compounds

Aims and Objectives

At the end of this course the learner should be able to;

 Name and describe carbonyl compounds including their structures, reactions and
mechanisms

 Describe and show the importance of the concept of keto enol tautomerism as used in
organic chemistry

 Understand the organic chemistry of organometallic compounds and their applications

References
1. Edward W. Pitzer. Introductory Chemistry, 1st Edition Bookboon.com 2014.
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2. Graham S., Craig F. and Robert J. (2000), Organic Chemistry: Study guide and solutions
manual 7th edition.
3. Jerry March (1991), Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions Mechanisms and Structure
3rd edition
4. William H. Brown (1978), Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2nd edition
5. Any other relevant material

Assessment
The course shall be assessed by way of
 Laboratory Practicals and Assignments – 10%
 Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) – 20 %
 Main Exam - 70 %

Schedule
Week Topic

1&2 Nomenclature, properties, structure, preparation, uses, reaction and

reaction mechanisms of carboxylic acid and derivatives(acyl
halide and acid anhydrides

3&4 Reactions of carboxylic acid derivatives continued (esters and

amides)

5 &6 Nomenclature, properties, structure, preparation, uses, reaction and

reaction mechanisms of aldehydes and ketones

7 CAT I

8&9  Nomenclature, properties, structure, preparation, uses, reaction

and reaction mechanisms of nitriles and imines.
 The concept of keto – enol tautomerisms, chemistry of
epoxides

10 & 11 Nomenclature, properties, structure, preparation, uses, reaction and

reaction mechanisms of thiols, thioesters and thiocarbonyls

12 & 13 Organo metallic compounds including the organic chemistry of

silicon and phosphorus compounds

14 CAT II

Lecturer’s Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________

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CoD’s (P&AC) Name: ___________________________ Signature:__________________

Exec. Dean FS: _________________________________ Signature:__________________