Proximity of Problem-Based Learning(ABP)Methodology to Experimental Teaching in Organic Chemistry.IMINE Synthesis

摘要

Different imines were prepared.The reaction was carried out using different conditions,with aromatic aldehydes,aniline and with different energy sources.Yield,purity and experimental fusion point were calculated in each case,and they were compared to the ones found in literature.The importance of structural effects of aldehyde reacting with aniline was established as well as reaction conditions.The efficacy of the reaction can not be predicted,since each aldehyde has a different structure and therefore reacts differently.The main objective of this project is academic.A methodology to carry out a structured research(it is one of the levels of problem-based learning(ABP)),was implemented.Students work in pairs using Combinatorial Chemistry,and each pair does a different exercise on the same theoretical objective.Results from every team are discussed in a seminary where conclusions regarding which was the most efficient reaction are reached.