Abstract/Details

Development of Methods for the Synthesis of Boron-Containing Cyclic Structures

Zhang, Mingkai.   Boston College ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,  2024. 31490746.

Abstract (summary)

This dissertation presents research on novel synthetic methodologies and mechanistic studies focused on boron chemistry in organic synthesis. Chapter one introduces the “sam” auxiliary, a chiral ligand designed to enhance stereoselectivity in cycloaddition reactions. The auxiliary's synthesis, installation on alkenyl boron species, and applications in cycloadditions with nitrones, glycine imine ylides, and radicals are discussed, demonstrating high-yielding and stereoselective results. Chapter two introduces a catalytic enantioselective Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction for desymmetrizing vicinal bis(boronic) esters, synthesizing enantiomerically enriched substituted carbocycles and heterocycles while retaining a boronic ester. Mechanistic studies highlighted the cooperative effect of vicinal boronic esters, and practical applications were demonstrated through the synthesis of bioactive molecules. Chapter three discusses the catalytic enantioselective synthesis of disubstituted nortricyclanes as meta benzene isosteres and the acid-catalyzed rearrangement of borylated norbornenes. Boron moieties were crucial for enhancing reactivity and selectivity. Overall, this dissertation demonstrates the potential of boron chemistry in developing new synthetic methodologies, offering valuable insights for advancing organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Indexing (details)


Subject
Chemistry;
Analytical chemistry;
Biochemistry;
Organic chemistry
Classification
0485: Chemistry
0486: Analytical chemistry
0487: Biochemistry
0490: Organic chemistry
Identifier / keyword
Benzene Bioisosteres; Boron; Cross-couplings; Cyclic structures; Cycloaddition; Rearrangement
Title
Development of Methods for the Synthesis of Boron-Containing Cyclic Structures
Author
Zhang, Mingkai  VIAFID ORCID Logo 
Number of pages
542
Publication year
2024
Degree date
2024
School code
0016
Source
DAI-B 86/4(E), Dissertation Abstracts International
ISBN
9798384480341
Advisor
Morken, James P.; Zhang, Peter X.
Committee member
Snapper, Marc L.
University/institution
Boston College
Department
GSAS - Chemistry
University location
United States -- Massachusetts
Degree
Ph.D.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
English
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
31490746
ProQuest document ID
3116144099
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/docview/3116144099