Chemistry enhanced podcasts, Imperial College London.

Two case studies involving the principles of stereochemical design

Cyclo-octane, trans-cyclo-octene, and atripisomerism. Caroyophyllene and biphenyls.

Transition state modelling; reaction coordinates and aromatic electrophilic substitution. Pyridine, concerted vs Wheland... Read more

The analysis of wave functions, including molecular orbitals, electrostatic potentials, QTAIM critical points, and the ... Read more

Overview of quantum mechanical methods, the Hamiltonian, the best set and extrapolative methods.

The mechanics force field, how it is used to optimize molecular geometries, and a case study.

The techniques of molecular visualisation, and the sources of coordinates.

Conformational analysis of 3,4,5 and 6-membered rings.

General aspects of molecular modelling, including scales, coordinates, properties and reactivity.

The conformational preferences of alikeness, aldehydes, ketones, esters and amides.