Chemistry and Biochemistry

CHEM 246B Marine Organic Chemistry

A survey of organic natural products from marine sources. Organic chemical structural families unique to marine organisms are outlined. Pathways of their synthesis and interconversions; their role in the marine environment; approaches to their analysis; the distribution of organics in seawater. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 8B and CHEM 8M.

Credits

5

Instructor

Philip Crews

Repeatable for credit

Yes