Management Organisation

Head of The Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory: Prof. Dr. Sri Handayani, M.Si. 

Laboratory Assistant: Avian Jaya, A.Md., S.Si.

Laboratory Profile

The Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory is an academic facility, supproting some educational activities, i.e. research, and community service in the fields of organic chemistry and biochemistry. This laboratory is designed to train students with an in-depth understanding of the structure, properties, synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic compounds, as well as the chemical processes, occured in biological systems. Through practical and research-based learning, students are able to develop laboratory technical skills, instrumental analysis skills, scientific problem-solving skills, and the application of occupational safety principles and research ethics.

Function

1. Education Field 
   To conduct Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry practical lab-works to strengthen understanding of the concepts related to structure and reactions of organic comppunds and biomolecules.

2. Skill Improvment of Organic Compounds and Biomolecules Analysis 
   To train students in reflux, distillation, extraction, recrystallization, chromatography, and isolation of natural compound techniques.

3. Research Field
   To support research activities conducting by lecturers and students in the fields of organic compound synthesis, natural product chemistry, enzymology, and biomolecular analysis.

4. Others
   To facilitate thesis research based on synthesis, characterization, and activity testing of organic compounds and biomolecules.

An Academic Scope Activities

1. Organic Chemistry Lab-Work 

• Basic techniques organic chemistry lab-work (reflux, distilation, recrystalisation, and extraction)

• Synthesis organic compound

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis 

• Chromatography (Thin Layer Chrimatography, and colomn)

• Purification and molecular elucidation of organic compounds 

2. Biochemistry Lab-Work

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of biomolecules (Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid)

• Enzymatic reaction and its mechanism

• The use of analytical instrument (Spektrophotometer UV-Vis) for determination of biomolecules concentration

3. Research 

• Synthesis and molecular modification of organic compounds 

• Isolation and phyochemical analysis of some biocative compounds generated from natural product chemistry 

• Pharmaceutical activities of some bioactive compounds 

• Biomolecules analysis 

• Other researchs based on green chemistry concepts and applied biochemistry

Facilities 

• fuming hood

• Rotary evaporator

• Hot plate & magnetic stirrer

• Oven and furnace

• Analytical balance

• Spektrophotometer UV-Vis

• Centrifuge

• Incubator

• pH meter

• Glassware

• Risk and Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher, eye washer, medical box, safety shower)

Safety Standard and Waste Management 

The laboratory implements Occupational Safety and Health procedures, including:

• The Use of Personal Protective Equipment (lab coats, gloves, safety glasses)
• Procedures for handling hazardous chemicals and organic solvents