Dipartimento di Chimica

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.