The activity of the institute involves synthesis of organic molecules, structure elucidation and theoretical investigation. The synthetic activity aims mostly at preparation of heterocyclic compounds, carbohydrates, and polymers as well as elaboration of novel methodologies (e.g., organocatalysis, supramolecular synthesis). Investigations by NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and single crystal diffractometry provide diverse possibilities for the determination of chemical structure. Furthermore, theoretical investigations are carried out in order to rationalize structures and reaction mechanisms.