Enantioselective synthesis of bicyclic dicarbonyl compounds Line of research The interest of this line of research focuses on the enantioselective synthesis of bicyclic dicarbonyl compounds with a structure similar to the Wieland-Miescher ketone. These compounds are in fact used in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules. Enantioselection is achieved through the use of chiral organic molecules, for example amino acids or their derivatives, which can mediate or catalyze reactions. Staff Supervisor: Francesca LeonelliDepartment staff: Luisa Maria MignecoFabrizio Vetica Publications Enantioselective Synthesis and X-ray Structure of (+)((4aS,5S,8aS)-5,8a-Dimethyl-7-methyleneoctahydro-2Hspiro[ naphthalene-1,2′-[1,3]dioxolan]-5-yl)methyl-4-iodobenzoateUnexpected Racemization in the Course of the Acetalization of (+)-(S)-5-Methyl-Wieland–Miescher Ketone with 1,2-Ethanediol and TsOH under Classical Experimental Conditions Theme and ERC Theme: Life-Sciences chemistryERC: PE4_12 Chemical reactions: mechanisms, dynamics, kinetics and catalytic reactionsPE5_13 Homogeneous catalysisPE5_17 Organic chemistry Traineeship offer Area di ricerca: Organic chemistryCourse of study (advised): Chemistry
