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Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 24 – Designing Future Products with Reduced Toxicity

Green Chemistry University Course: Lecture 24 – Designing Future Products with Reduced Toxicity
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Beyond Benign, Inc.
Yale University
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Summary
This lecture continues to explore different approaches to hazard minimization by changing molecular design. After several practical examples and a case study, students will learn about current methods that scientists use to assess chemical toxicity on a large scale. In vivo and In vitro studies are discussed.

This course was developed and authored by:

Philip Coish
Kimberly Chapman
Paul Anastas
Seon Augusto Ferreira
Karolina Mellor
Amy Cannon
Derrick Ward

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Audience
Introductory Undergraduate
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Green Chemistry Principles
Designing Safer Chemicals
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Students will...
- Learn about minimizing hazard through molecular design
- Discuss alternatives to animal testing
- Learn the basics of Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship (QSAR)
- Consider the relationship between chemistry and toxicology
Time required (if applicable)
60 minutes

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