Dyes and Pigments - Design, Synthesis, and Properties

Undergraduate

This course describes essential design criteria for organic dyes and pigments and common synthetic strategies for their preparation. Also covered are basic structure-property relations regarding their absorption and emission properties. This is an advanced organic chemistry course and requires a good understanding of intermediate organic chemistry and spectroscopic techniques. Pre-requisite: CHEM- 2310 (Inorganic Chemistry II) or consent of instructor. (Cross-listed with CHEM-8320)