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  • Cis-2,5-diaminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane : a novel C₂-symmetric scaffold for asymmetric catalysis

    Creator:
    Shaw, Subrata
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    This thesis describes the development of a new enantioselective synthetic method employing chiral cis-2,5-diaminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane-based organometallic catalysts. The significance of this new method to organic synthesis is illustrated with preparation of enantioenriched products that are transformed to important pharmaceutical agents. Chapter 1 provides a brief historical overview of asymmetric catalysis, especially...
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    [2.2.2]octane: A Novel C2-Symmetric Scaffold for Asymmetric Catalysis Abstract approved: James D

  • Polymeric submicron optical ion-selective sensors

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    Bychkova, Valeriya
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    Ion-selective polymeric optical sensors – ion optodes – are a promising alternative to ion-selective electrodes and fluorescent dyes for analytical and biological applications, e.g. extra- and intracellular measurements. They are non-toxic, highly selective robust probes for ionic fluxes monitoring. A large-scale fabrication of ion optodes using a solvent displacement method...
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    Submicron Optical Ion-Selective Sensors. Abstract approved: James D. Ingle, Jr. Ion

  • Studies towards the total synthesis of (-)-kendomycin

    Creator:
    Smits, Helmars
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    Studies towards the total synthesis of (−)-kendomycin (1), a bacterial metabolite with a unique molecular architecture and pronounced biological activity, are described. These studies resulted in the synthesis of advanced intermediate 208, containing all of the carbon atoms of 1. A Dötz annulation between alkyne 122 and novel chromium carbenoid...
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    :_____________________________________________________ James D. White Studies towards the total synthesis of (−)-kendomycin (1), a bacterial

  • Studies toward the total synthesis of (+)-providencin

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    Jana, Somnath
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    Studies toward the total synthesis of (+)-providencin (1), a highly oxygenated cembranoid dipterpene with a unique bicyclo[12.2.0]hexadecane skeleton and pronounced biological activity, are described. These studies resulted in the synthesis of advanced intermediates 320 and 332 which contain all of the carbon atoms of 1. In a first generation approach...
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    approved: _____________________________________________________ James D. White Studies toward

  • A unified approach for the total synthesis of C₁₀-functionalyzed Lycopodium alkaloids

    Creator:
    Saha, Mrinmoy
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    Lycopodium alkaloids have shown widespread and noteworthy biological activity, consisting of over 250 known natural products. Moreover, their structural complexity and diversity have attracted considerable attention from numerous laboratories including our own. Recently, we have developed a unified approach that would provides access to numerous, previously unprepared C₁₀-functionalized lycopodium alkaloids....
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    organocatalyzed intramolecular Michael reaction, formation of tricyclic skeleton using a conformationally

  • Bioprospecting the Chemical Diversity of Plant-associated Fungi

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    González-Montiel, Gisela Abigail
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    Fungi have long been used for discovery of new chemical scaffolds. In the clinical setting, the fungal natural products penicillin, statins, and cyclosporine have revolutionized medicine to treat diseases and infections. In the environment, fungal natural products have been used as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides to protect crops, livestock, and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    -like crystal; [𝛼]𝐷 20 = 0; The molecular formula was determined as C20H10O6 based on the QTOF-HRMS

  • Computational Investigation and Prediction of Mechanisms and Stereocontrol in Complex Organic Reactions

    Creator:
    Pattawong, Ommidala
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    Complex organic transformations, such as the addition of pyrrole to ketene using planar chiral organocatalyst (*PPY), the four-component anhydride- Manniach reactions, and the site-selective desymmetrization of meso-1,2-diol, are remarkable synthetic reactions that provide high yield and high selectivity. However, the exact mechanism and origins of stereocontrol for theses synthetic organic...
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    , Professor Michael Lerner, and Professor Jeffrey Nason, thank you for your time and insight towards my

  • Part I: Synthetic Studies toward C10-functionalized Lycopodium Alkaloids. Part II: Exploration of the Pummerer Cyclization and Its Application to the Total Syntheses of the Abietane Diterpenoids

    Creator:
    Li, Xin
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    This dissertation is separated into two parts according to the two major distinct research projects. In Part I, the full account of synthetic studies toward C10-functionalized lycopodium alkaloids is described. In Part II, the detailed discussion on the exploration of the Pummerer cyclization methodology and its application to the total...
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    Dissertation
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    . In the 2nd generation approach, the substrate-controlled Michael cyclization was systematically

  • Synthetic Studies towards Highly Oxygenated Furanyl Diterpenoids

    Creator:
    Goswami, Subir
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    The furanyl diterpenoid family of natural products has drawn the attention of both synthetic organic chemists and pharmacologists due to their complex structural architectures and diverse biological activity. Among them, wortmannin has been most extensively studied for biological activities. All these furanyl diterpenoids consist of a highly strained naptha[1,8-bc]furan core,...
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    (+)-halenaquinone (1.1) A B C D E 27 community. Some selected recent highlights utilized the Michael

  • Part I: Synthetic Studies Toward Mandelalide A and Madeirolide A; Part II: Synthesis of Mandelalide/Madeirolide Hybrid Structures

    Creator:
    Li, Jinming
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    Mandelalide A has attracted considerable interest from the synthetic community due to its intriguing structure and important cytotoxic activity. Madeirolide A, a structurally related macrolide, shows promising antifungal activity but no appreciable anticancer activity. This dissertation describes synthetic studies toward mandelalide A, madeirolide A and their hybrid structures. Part I...
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    1.3.2 may arise from hetero-Michael cyclization of thioester 1.3.3 to build the 2,6-cis