East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Organic chemistry is typically described as the study of carbon-based compounds, yet its significance and widespread influence on daily life are immense. These carbon compounds form the fundamental building blocks of living organisms and constitute most materials we use for food, clothing, and housing. Our researchers and students explore diverse areas such as polymer science, biological molecules like enzymes, organometallic substances and catalysts, light-induced chemical processes, reaction pathways, innovative synthesis techniques, and creating intricate natural compounds from scratch.