Project

Atom swapping strategies for the de novo synthesis of N-heterocyclic scaffolds

Code
01CD09224
Duration
01 November 2024 → 30 April 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Natural products chemistry
    • Organic chemical synthesis
Keywords
aza-analoging reaction development late-stage functionalisation scaffold synthesis ring-expansion/contraction cycloaddition/retro-cycloaddition C-for-N swapping
 
Project description
Recently, late stage functionalisations such as CH-activation have drawn a lot of attention in strategic basic research. In this project, we will explore transformations, wherein skeletal carbon atoms within a ring can be exchanged for a nitrogen atom. Using high-energy nitrogenation reagents, we’ll aim to annulate, or ring expand ring systems with nitrogen, followed by an expulsion of carbon.