All Medicinal chemistry articles
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FeatureThe many uses of nanomaterials
How scientists are using these chemical marvels to develop new biosensors, food testing systems and functional textiles
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FeatureVitamin supplements
What’s in them, why we need them and how you can use them to teach titration
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ResourceInfection | 11–14 years
Introduce your learners to infection and how to treat some infectious diseases
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FeatureFrom traditional remedies to modern medicines
Discover how chemists are developing breakthrough drugs from natural remedies
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ResourceThe aspirin story | 16–18 years
Find out about the discovery and use of aspirin with this research and presentation task for groups of 16–18 year-old learners
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ResourceThin-layer chromatography and analgesics | 16–18 years
Explore the use of painkillers and their other effects: antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceThe preparation of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid | 16–18 years
Heat, react, convert and separate oil of wintergreen to create 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions
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ResourceThe melting point of aspirin | 16–18 years
A pure substance usually has a sharp melting point, discover how this affects aspirin. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourceThe solubility of aspirin | 16–18 years
This activity is a useful vehicle for reinforcing ideas relating to strong and weak acids, basicity and elementary chemical calculations. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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ResourcePurifying by recrystallisation | 16–18 years
Explore purification techniques through recrystallisation of compounds.
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ResourceThe preparation of aspirin | 16–18 years
Discover the method by which learners can synthesise aspirin in the classroom. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Job profileScientific leader
Richard uses digital technologies to design and select compounds for new medicines
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FeatureThe science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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CPDTeaching organic synthesis at post-16
Use these ideas and tips to help students master this tricky topic
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Job profileQualified Person, pharmaceuticals
Jill ensures that the medicines her client companies provide to the public comply with quality and safety standards and are fit for purpose
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Job profilePerson cymhwysol, fferylliaeth
Mae Jill yn sicrhau bod y meddyginiaethau y mae ei chwmnïau cleient yn eu darparu i’r cyhoedd yn cydymffurfio â safonau ansawdd a diogelwch a’u bod yn addas i’r diben.
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IdeasTeach justice and cooperation through chemistry
Link forensic science and the Covid-19 pandemic to your lessons on instrumental analysis, separation techniques, data interpretation and health with UN sustainable development goals 16 and 17
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IdeasTackle poverty in chemistry lessons
Link the science you teach in your classroom to poverty and inequality targeted by the UN’s SDGs
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IdeasChemists’ role in the fight against disease
Use these tips and resources to link UN sustainable development goal 3 and biology topics on health and disease to your lessons on anticancer drugs