1. F ALL 2012 O RGANIC C HEMISTRY L AB CHML212 Lab Schedule, Course Policies, and Safety Information

2. P REREQUISITE /R EQUIRED M ATERIALS PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in CHML211! REQUIRED TEXTS/SUPPLIES: 1. LAB MANUAL: Organic Chemistry: Chemistry 211-212 Laboratory Manual Fall 2010 Edition—previous editions are unacceptable 2. LAB NOTEBOOK: Organic Chemistry Laboratory Notebook 3. SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES: Can be glasses or goggles, as long as they form a complete seal around eyes!

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4. L AB S CHEDULE DateExp. #Experiment TitlePre-Lab Assignment 8/29,3013a*Lab Intro–Calculation, Chromatographic, and Spectral ApplicationsNONE 9/5,613b*Calculation, Chromatographic, and Spectral ApplicationsNONE 9/12,1315Substituent Effects on the Rate of Electrophilic Aromatic SubstitutionExp. 15 Pre-Lab 9/19,2017aNitration of p-methylacetanilide (Synthesis and Purification)Exp. 17 Pre-Lab 9/26,2717bNitration of p-methylacetanilide (Product Analysis) Quiz 1 (Exp. 13, 15, 17) NONE 10/3,418The Grignard ReactionExp. 18 Pre-Lab 10/10,1119Oxidation of 9-FluorenolExp. 19Pre-Lab 10/17,18*20*Reduction of p-vanillinExp. 20* Pre-Lab 10/24,25*26*Synthesis and Analysis of Commercial PolymersExp. 26* Pre-Lab 10/31,11/121Ester Synthesis: Flavors and Fragrances Quiz 2 (Exp. 18, 19, 20, 26) Exp. 21 Pre-Lab 11/7,822The Solventless Aldol-Type CondensationExp. 22 Pre-Lab 11/14,1523Theory of Color in Organic Compounds: Preparation of Organic DyesExp. 23Pre-Lab 11/21,22***NO LAB—Thanksgiving Break HolidayNONE 11/28,2924Synthesis and GC Analysis of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters—Lab Checkout Quiz 3 (Exp. 21, 22, 23, 24) Exp. 24 Pre-Lab

5. A TTENDANCE P OLICY All labs are mandatory. No make-up labs for any reason. Missed lab = zero (regardless of reason). Missing 3+ labs = F for course. Athletic events are NOT excused absences.

6. G RADING Lab is graded separately than lecture! Quizzes (45%) Final Lab Reports (55%) Course Grading: 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.

7. L AB Q UIZZES 3 lab quizzes, 3-5 experiments on each. Full experiment after all quizzes! Plan on staying for the entire lab period! Make up quizzes will only be allowed for excused absences. To have a quiz absence excused, the student must: Email before beginning of lab Bring doctor’s note MAKE UP QUIZZES MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO THE NEXT LAB MEETING!

8. F INAL L AB R EPORTS All lab assignments will be available on the course website. 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) Due dates announced by instructor. Late reports = 5% penalty per day Once lab reports are returned to students graded, NO MORE WILL BE ACCEPTED!

9. L AB T ECHNIQUE 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. You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself! YOU. Not your lab instructor. If we clean, you pay.

10. P ERSONAL E LECTRONICS 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! Laptops and desktop computers use is allowed for lab related activities ONLY. Ipod use is not acceptable in lab!

11. O THER I SSUES Please refer to the online syllabus for information regarding: Learning Outcomes Academic Integrity Students with Disabilities Violence and Harassment

12. S AFETY IN THE O RGANIC L AB Follow instructions at all times! Act responsibly at all times! No food or drinks on lab benches! Dress appropriately for lab! Come prepared! Know what you are going to do, and what the hazards are! Report all accidents to the instructor, no matter how small.

13. A CCEPTABLE C LOTHING FOR L AB … DO wear Goggles/safety glasses Closed-toe shoes Tie back long hair DON’T wear Sandals/flip-flops Jewelry Loose or baggy clothing

14. L AB S AFETY E QUIPMENT Safety Shower Eyewash Safety Goggles/glasses

15. L AB S AFETY E QUIPMENT Fire Extinguisher Fume Hood

16. A CCIDENTS AND I NJURIES Report ALL injuries to lab instructor IMMEDIATELY, no matter how minor. Be aware of hazards associated with each chemical and technique you will use in the experiment! Complete an Injury Report Form.

17. F IRST A ID Eye accidents: Wash eyes in stream of water using eyewash station for 15 minutes! Chemical burns: Immediately flush the affected area with a large amount of water in the sink! Use safety shower if necessary! Thermal burns: Determine the type and extent of the burn. Take appropriate action. 1 st degree: red skin, no blisters. Immerse in cold water/apply ice. 2 nd degree: blisters. Immerse in cold water, then apply clean gauze. 3 rd degree: broken skin, tissue damage. Cover with clean gauze. Visit the Health Center.

18. F IRST A ID Bleeding, cuts, and abrasions: 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: 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!

19. UNCW S AFETY C ONTRACT READ Laboratory Rules and Guidelines (p. vii) CAREFULLY! READ, SIGN, AND SUBMIT safety contract (p. xiii) to instructor!

20. W ASTE D ISPOSAL Waste disposal procedures are at end of the procedure for each experiment. If you do not know which waste goes where, ASK! NOTHING DOWN THE SINK!

21. QUESTIONS?