FALL 2012
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
CHML212
Lab Schedule, Course Policies,
and Safety Information
PREREQUISITE/REQUIRED MATERIALS
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in
CHML211!
REQUIRED TEXTS/SUPPLIES:
1. LAB MANUAL:
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2.
LAB NOTEBOOK:
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3.
Organic Chemistry: Chemistry 211-212 Laboratory
Manual Fall 2010 Edition—previous editions are
unacceptable
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Notebook
SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES:
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Can be glasses or goggles, as long as they form a
complete seal around eyes!
COURSE WEBSITE
 https://learn.uncw.edu/webapps/login/
LAB SCHEDULE
Date
Exp. #
Experiment Title
8/29,30
9/5,6
9/12,13
9/19,20
9/26,27
13a*
13b*
15
17a
17b
10/3,4
10/10,11
10/17,18
10/24,25
10/31,11/1
18
19
*20*
*26*
21
11/7,8
11/14,15
11/21,22
11/28,29
22
23
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24
Lab Intro–Calculation, Chromatographic, and Spectral Applications
Calculation, Chromatographic, and Spectral Applications
Substituent Effects on the Rate of Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution
Nitration of p-methylacetanilide (Synthesis and Purification)
Nitration of p-methylacetanilide (Product Analysis)
Quiz 1 (Exp. 13, 15, 17)
The Grignard Reaction
Oxidation of 9-Fluorenol
Reduction of p-vanillin
Synthesis and Analysis of Commercial Polymers
Ester Synthesis: Flavors and Fragrances
Quiz 2 (Exp. 18, 19, 20, 26)
The Solventless Aldol-Type Condensation
Theory of Color in Organic Compounds: Preparation of Organic Dyes
NO LAB—Thanksgiving Break Holiday
Synthesis and GC Analysis of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters—Lab Checkout
Quiz 3 (Exp. 21, 22, 23, 24)
Pre-Lab
Assignment
NONE
NONE
Exp. 15 Pre-Lab
Exp. 17 Pre-Lab
NONE
Exp. 18 Pre-Lab
Exp. 19Pre-Lab
Exp. 20* Pre-Lab
Exp. 26* Pre-Lab
Exp. 21 Pre-Lab
Exp. 22 Pre-Lab
Exp. 23Pre-Lab
NONE
Exp. 24 Pre-Lab
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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All labs are mandatory.
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No make-up labs for any reason.
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Missed lab = zero (regardless of reason).
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Missing 3+ labs = F for course.
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Athletic events are NOT excused absences.
GRADING
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Lab is graded separately than lecture!
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Quizzes (45%)
Final Lab Reports (55%)
Course Grading:
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A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = 59 and
below.
Plus (+) or minus (-) grades may be awarded at the
discretion of the instructor.
LAB QUIZZES
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3 lab quizzes , 3-5 experiments on each.
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Full experiment after all quizzes! Plan on staying for
the entire lab period!
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Make up quizzes will only be allowed for excused
absences.
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To have a quiz absence excused, the student must:
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Email before beginning of lab
Bring doctor’s note
MAKE UP QUIZZES MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO
THE NEXT LAB MEETING!
FINAL LAB REPORTS
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All lab assignments will be available on the course
website.
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Final Lab Reports consist of:
Pre-Lab Assignments (20 pts)
 In-Lab Assignments (20 pts)
 Post-Lab Assignments (50 pts)
 Lab Technique/Preparation (10 pts)
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Due dates announced by instructor.
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Late reports = 5% penalty per day
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Once lab reports are returned to students graded, NO
MORE WILL BE ACCEPTED!
LAB TECHNIQUE
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You are responsible for your own safety!
Be prepared and familiar with safety hazards!
 Wear proper shoes and eye protection!
 Common sense and thinking are REQUIRED.
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You are responsible for cleaning up after
yourself!
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YOU. Not your lab instructor. If we clean, you pay.
PERSONAL ELECTRONICS
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Cell phone use WILL NOT BE tolerated.
Turn ON SILENT OR VIBRATE before lab and PUT IT
AWAY!
 YOURS rings = you leave = ZERO
 Cannot use phone as calculator during quizzes!
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Laptops and desktop computers use is allowed for
lab related activities ONLY.
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Ipod use is not acceptable in lab!
OTHER ISSUES
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Please refer to the online syllabus for
information regarding:
Learning Outcomes
 Academic Integrity
 Students with Disabilities
 Violence and Harassment
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SAFETY IN THE ORGANIC LAB
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Follow instructions at all times!
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Act responsibly at all times!
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No food or drinks on lab benches!
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Dress appropriately for lab!
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Come prepared! Know what you are going to do, and
what the hazards are!
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Report all accidents to the instructor, no matter how
small.
ACCEPTABLE CLOTHING FOR LAB…
 DO wear
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Goggles/safety glasses
Closed-toe shoes
Tie back long hair
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wear
Sandals/flip-flops
Jewelry
Loose or baggy clothing
LAB SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Safety Shower
Eyewash
Safety Goggles/glasses
LAB SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Fire Extinguisher
Fume Hood
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
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Report ALL injuries to lab instructor
IMMEDIATELY, no matter how minor.
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Be aware of hazards associated with each
chemical and technique you will use in the
experiment!
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Complete an Injury Report Form.
FIRST AID
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Eye accidents: Wash eyes in stream of water using
eyewash station for 15 minutes!
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Chemical burns: Immediately flush the affected area
with a large amount of water in the sink! Use safety shower
if necessary!
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Thermal burns: Determine the type and extent of the
burn. Take appropriate action.
1st degree: red skin, no blisters.
 Immerse in cold water/apply ice.
 2nd degree: blisters.
 Immerse in cold water, then apply clean gauze.
 3rd degree: broken skin, tissue damage.
 Cover with clean gauze. Visit the Health Center.
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FIRST AID
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Bleeding, cuts, and abrasions:
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Clean wound with soap and warm water.
Apply pressure with clean gauze pad until
bleeding stops.
Cover wound with bandage or clean gauze pad
and secure.
Poisoning:
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If, after contact with, inhalation of, or accidental
ingestion of a chemical, you experience
discoloration of the lips, a burning sensation in
the throat, stomach cramps, nausea and
vomiting, or confusion, seek treatment
IMMEDIATELY for chemical poisoning!
UNCW SAFETY CONTRACT
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READ Laboratory Rules and Guidelines (p.
vii) CAREFULLY!
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READ, SIGN, AND SUBMIT safety contract
(p. xiii) to instructor!
WASTE DISPOSAL
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Waste disposal procedures are at end of the
procedure for each experiment.
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If you do not know which waste goes where,
ASK!
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NOTHING DOWN THE SINK!
QUESTIONS?