Synthesis of 2,2?-bipyridinediol ligands

Our project list is the field of organic chemistry, where the synthesis of small molecules, having potential biological activities, is a paramount objective. Also, the essence of the project lies in new effective green iron catalysts for enantioselective reactions, which is one of the most important tasks of modern organic chemistry to save the environment. This project will allow to reduce the cost of organic synthesis and make it less harmful to the environment. As a result, catalysts based on C2-symmetric 2,2?-bipyridinediol ligands and iron salts will be designed. These iron-derived catalysts will allow replacing metal catalysts based on toxic and expensive noble metals as Pd, Rh, Ru, Ir. The newly designed chiral iron complexes will be tested in a selection of benchmark reactions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Thierry Ollevier

Student:

Partner:

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals; Other

University:

Université Laval

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