Unit 18: Organic Chemistry
Reading
Ch. 18 "Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry"
Topics
Lab
Esterification and Halogenation reactions. This is a classic organic synthesis lab.
Ch. 18 "Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry"
Topics
- Hydrocarbons
- Functional groups
- Types of organic reactions
- The four basic biomolecules and their properties
Lab
Esterification and Halogenation reactions. This is a classic organic synthesis lab.

18._organic_chemistry_lecture_2025.docx |
Organics lab
In this lab we carry out Esterification and Halogenation reactions by synthesizing methyl salicylate (wintergreen), ethyl acetate (fruity), and chloroform (sweet) - common organic compounds with recognizable odors.
In this lab we carry out Esterification and Halogenation reactions by synthesizing methyl salicylate (wintergreen), ethyl acetate (fruity), and chloroform (sweet) - common organic compounds with recognizable odors.

organics_lab__alcohols esters_lab_.pdf |
Organic Chemistry problems
See Canvas
See Canvas

organic_chemistry_problems_student_example_klap.docx |

organic_chemistry_problems_student_example_chabot.pdf |