New chiral catalysts and methods for natural product synthesis

ORGN 199

Amir H. Hoveyda, amir.hoveyda@bc.edu, Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Target-oriented total synthesis provides a crucial testing ground for establishing the utility and demonstrating the limitations of synthetic methods. In addition, such initiatives serve as the springboard for discovery of new catalysts and protocols. Recent efforts directed towards natural product syntheses that have served the above important functions will be the focus of this presentation. The development of new chiral N-heterocyclic carbene-based catalysts for a variety of enantioselective C–C bond forming reactions will be emphasized.
 

ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Symposium in Honor of Masakatsu Shibasaki
9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- La Nouvelle, Blrm. C, Oral

Division of Organic Chemistry

The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008