Organic synthesis chemistry

Projektleiter

Prof. Dr. Bernd Schmidt

University of Potsdam, Institute of Chemistry
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25, House 25, 14476 Potsdam-Golm
+49 331 977 5187
bernd.schmidt@uni-potsdam.de

Core competence

  • Synthesis of low-molecular target molecules for applications in the life sciences or materials science
  • Development of alternative synthesis routes for known or new compounds
  • Development of economically and ecologically advantageous synthesis processes for organic compounds (especially active ingredients)

Application-related research topics

  • Development of an airborne monitoring system for eutrophication of water bodies
  • Development of a multi-gas sensor for water bodies
  • Development of a spectrometer to detect contamination of soils with mineral oils and tailings substrates from ore mining

Special equipment

  • Interchim flash-purification system for rapid purification of substance mixtures
  • GC-MS coupling (HP)
  • ATR-IR spectrometer (Perkin-Elmer)
  • Microwave reactor (Anton Paar Monowave)

Cooperation offers

We offer our cooperation to all interested parties who require a low-molecular compound (up to a molecular weight of approx. 500), e.g. for diagnostic purposes or for testing bioassays, which is commercially not or only with difficulty accessible. For target structures that have not yet been described in the literature, we offer support/advice in the development and execution of synthesis routes.