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Title: The Chemistry of Cocaine
Url: https://www.nsta.org/resources/case-study-chemistry-cocaine
Creator: Dewprashad, Brahmadeo
Publisher: National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Description: This case study looks at cocaine, including its addictive properties and the chemistry involved in the synthesis of the drug in its different forms. The lesson can be used to teach nucleophilic addition reactions, nucleophilic acyl substitution, and cocaine metabolism.
The material was designed for use in an undergraduate organic chemistry course but could also be used in medicinal chemistry coursework.
The case study and teaching notes may be downloaded in PDF format. The site also includes a section for instructor feedback where general comments may be read and contributed.
LC Classification: Medicine -- Internal medicine -- Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry -- Psychiatry -- Psychopathology -- Personality disorders. Behavior problems -- Drug abuse. Substance abuse -- Other substances, A-Z -- Cocaine. Crack
Science -- Chemistry -- Organic chemistry
Science -- Chemistry -- Organic chemistry -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Chemistry -- Study and teaching. Research
GEM Subject: Science -- Chemistry
Science -- Instructional issues
Health -- Instructional issues
Health -- Substance abuse prevention
Key Concept: Chemistry -- Chemical reactions
Health -- Chemicals and drugs
Chemistry -- Organic chemistry
Date Issued: 2005-01-10
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Case Study
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- PDF
Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Education Level: Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Language: English
Rights: National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo.
Access Rights: Free access
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