Heterocyclic Compounds and Application of Organometallic Chemistry in Synthesis

The course is organized into two modules. In the Chemistry of Heteroclyclic Compounds module, starting from the Organic Chemistry bases, the course aims to provide the fundamental principles of Heterocyclic Chemistry to be applied in carrying out the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. The synthetic strategies of some heterocyclic compounds used industrially (intermediates, drugs, additives) or present in derivatives of biological interest (antibiotics) will also be considered within the course. In the Application in Metallorganic Chemistry module, starting from metalorganic bases, the course aims at giving more information about the applications in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. It represents an evolution of inorganic and organic chemistry, focusing on transition metal complexes reactivity bearing different types of ligands, especially chiral ones. The course specially offers an overview of their application in homogeneous catalysis.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. acquire the appropriate terminology to name the main heterocyclic molecules;
2. understand their reactivity and discuss the related reaction mechanisms;
3. propose synthetic ways for the construction of simple heterocyclic molecules;
4. have the ability to expose their knowledge in a clear and orderly way, with appropriate scientific language and with rigor of arguments; 5. demonstrate an improved knowledge in the field of organometallic chemistry and in its applications both in academic research laboratories and in industrial reality.