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Fall 2014
This dissertation expands the scope and understanding of the Nazarov electrocyclization and interception of the reactive cyclopentenyl cation intermediate that is formed though a 4π electrocyclization of a pentadienyl cation. An intermolecular process for interrupting the Nazarov is discussed....
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Fall 2014
The five-membered carbocycle is a structural motif found in a plethora of natural products and bioactive compounds. The Nazarov reaction has emerged as an effective method to synthesize cyclopentenones and acts as a tool for adding structural complexity to molecular frameworks. This dissertation...
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Fall 2024
The synthesis of interesting and useful cyclic structures is of high importance in chemistry. Strategies for their synthesis include pericyclic reactions, namely electrocyclizations and cycloadditions. This thesis will discuss the investigation towards the synthesis of cyclic structures via...