IDENTIFYING DATA 2016_17
Subject (*) ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY AND HOMOGENEOUS CATALYSIS Code 13685201
Study programme
Synthesis, Catalysis and Molecular Design (2013)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Optional AN
Language
Anglès
Department Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
Coordinator
CLAVER CABRERO, MARIA DEL CARMEN OROSIA
 E-mail carmen.claver@urv.cat
Lecturers
CLAVER CABRERO, MARIA DEL CARMEN OROSIA
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General description and relevant information Learn aspects of organometallic chemistry necessary for homogeneous catalysis. Knowing the homogeneous catalysts, catalytic reactions important month, its mechanisms and applications.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
  Common
  AC1 Make correct use of modern techniques for characterizing chemical compounds.
  AC2 Develop a thorough knowledge of the most advanced applications in synthesis and catalysis.
  AC3 Correctly apply the most advanced methodologies in synthesis and catalysis.
  AC6 Have a fluent command of the specialized terminology in English related to the fields of synthesis, catalysis and molecular design.
  AC8 Design synthesis routes for new products using modern techniques of chemical synthesis, chemical and physical structural characterization, high performance experimentation, data analysis and computational chemistry.
  AC9 Develop a thorough knowledge of the modern techniques for discovering and optimizing new synthetic processes and new catalysers.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  Common
  BC1 Use initiative to autonomously integrate different theories and models into a personal and creative synthesis adapted to personal professional needs.
  BC2 Solve complex problems in multidisciplinary contexts related to the field of study.
  BC3 Apply critical, logical, creative and cutting-edge thinking in a research context.
  BC4 Carry out in-depth bibliographical searches, and write reports and research proposals.
  BC6 Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions in a clear and effective manner in spoken and written English.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
  Common
  CC1 Make sophisticated use of advanced information and communication technologies.
  CC2 Manage information and knowledge.
  CC3 Act in an ethical and socially responsible manner both as a citizen and as a professional.

Learning aims
Objectives Competences
AC1
AC2
AC3
AC6
AC8
AC9
 BC1
BC2
BC3
BC4
BC6
 CC1
CC2
CC3
To the aspects of organometallic chemistry needed for homogenous catalysis such as the transition metal-organic ligand bond types and the reactivity of the organometalic involved in catalytic cycles.
To understand the following most important processes in homogenous catalysis: hydrogenation, carbonylation, C-C and C-heteroatom bond formation, oxidation, catalyst recovery methods and their importance regarding sustainability.
To design and prepare the most suitable type of catalyst for each process.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1.Properties and applications of organometalic compounds.
2.Organometalic compounds with the M-C sigma bond.
3.Neutral pi-donor and pi-accepter ligands.
4.Oxidation addition and reducing elimination reactions.
5.Insertion and elimination reactions.
6.Concepts of homogenous catalysis. Catalytic cycles.
7.Isomerisation. Synthesis of menthol: the Takasago process.
8.Hydrogenation of C=C, C=N, C=O.
9.C-C bond formation reactions: Allylic substitutions, Heck, Suzuki and related reactions.
10.Carbonylation reactions: Carbonylation of methanol and methyl acetate.
11.Hydroformylation. Phosphate ligands Applications: Solvents, plastifiers and intermediates.
12.Metathesis reactions. Different generation catalysts.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours Hours outside the classroom (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
 
Lecture
28 42 70
Seminars
15 15 30
 
Personal tuition
2 0 2
 
Extended-answer tests
2 8 10
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities To introduce the subject.
Lecture Description of the contents of the subject.
Seminars In-depth work on a particular topic. Further discussion of the lecture content, which is linked to professional skills.
Personal tuition Time set aside by the teacher to attend to and resolve any queries from the students

Personalized attention
 
Personal tuition
Description
E-mails: -Dra. Carmen Claver: carmen.claver@urv.cat -Dr. Kilian Muñiz: kmuniz@iciq.es

Assessment
  Description Weight
Extended-answer tests Written test 75%
Others

Participació

 25%
 
Other comments and second exam session

This subject is evaluted by continuous assessment and there's no second call.

During the exams, any mobil telephone, tablet or other device that has not been expressly authorized for the exam must be switched off and out of view.


Any attempt to pass any exam of any subject by fraudulent means (be this physical or electronic) will result in the student being awarded a fail for the exam in question. In addition to this, the gravity of the offence may lead the faculty/school to propose that the student be subjected to disciplinary proceedings, which will be initiated by a resolution from the rector.

Sources of information

Basic P.W.N.M. van Leeuwen, Homogeneus Catalysis, Understanging the Art, Ed. Kluver, 2004, Dordrecht

The rest of the basic bibliography will be made available once the course has started.
Complementary

Recommendations
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.