The chemistry of high-mass star formation

Floris van der Tak

SRON, Groningen, Netherlands

This talk presents an overview of chemical processes during the formation of high-mass stars. After an introduction on the use of chemistry in astrophysics and basics of astrochemistry, the concept of chemical filters is introduced and illustrated with examples. Recent results in the field are reviewed including disk-outflow systems, large-scale ionization structure, and ice evaporation fronts. The talk concludes with an outline of future opportunities to answer open questions.