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Chapter I

Student Activities In
Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III

Organic synthesis involves the intentional

creation of organic compounds through
various chemical reactions and methodologies,
aiming to generate specific molecular
structures. Following synthesis, rigorous
analysis through techniques like spectroscopy,
chromatography, and other analytical tools is
employed. These methods help elucidate the
compound’s structure, confirm its purity, and
understand its chemical properties.

Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif
Khater, and the leadership of Assoc. Prof.
Ahmed R. El-Sheakh, and the supervision of
Prof. Khalid Bashir Selim, and mentorship of
pharmaceutical organic chemistry teaching
assistant staff, the second-level students at the
Organic Chemistry department were engaged
in designing posters and presentations that
illustrate their research projects regarding the
structures, synthesis, and reactions of diverse
heterocyclic compounds.

These activities provided a platform for
the students to delve into the basic aspects
of structure elucidation for simple organic
compounds. They learned how to analyze
spectroscopic data of various organic
compounds, honing their skills in interpreting
the information provided by techniques such as
infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry
(MS) for structures determination. By distilling
complex information into understandable and
visually appealing formats, students were able
to effectively communicate their findings
to a broader audience. This event not only
celebrated the students’ achievements but also
nurtured their presentation and communication
skills, equipping the students with crucial
knowledge and skills for their future endeavors
in the field of organic chemistry.

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