A Decision Tree for Retrosynthetic Analysis

Autor/in	VanVeller, Brett
Titel	A Decision Tree for Retrosynthetic Analysis
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 98 (2021) 8, S.2726-2729 (4 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (VanVeller, Brett)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00447
Schlagwörter	Decision Making; Science Instruction; Molecular Structure; Problem Solving; Thinking Skills; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Visual Aids; Undergraduate Students; Teaching Methods; Organic Chemistry + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Problemlösen; Denkfähigkeit; Anschauungsmaterial; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Organische Chemie
Abstract	When organic students are asked to design a total synthesis of a molecule, they are often overwhelmed by the multitude of possible transformations. A decision tree is a useful tool to break complex problems up into simpler steps and scaffold the thinking process that many seasoned chemists take for granted. While many comprehensive resources present the logic and reaction strategies of retrosynthetic analysis, students still require scaffolded training in analyzing the functional group patterns of a molecule to arrive at the most prudent reaction. This work presents a 1-page flowchart that is readily implemented by undergraduates, organizes content, and ultimately helps students gain an appreciation for the more systematic aspects of retrosynthesis and organic synthesis more broadly. (As Provided).
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Update	2022/1/01