Roberts Lecture
Gates Annex B122
Transient Strained Intermediates 70+ Years Later: Cyclic Allenes, Anti-Bredt Olefins, and More
Neil K. Garg,
Distinguished Kenneth N. Trueblood Professor & Vice Chair,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
University of California, Los Angeles,
- Internal Event
More than 70 years since Roberts's breakthrough studies of benzyne (JACS 1953, 3290), arynes and related transient intermediates are now valuable building blocks in organic synthesis. Alkyne-containing strained intermediates are most well studied, but strained olefins also provide an opportunity for discovery. This presentation will focus on our laboratory's recent efforts to generate and trap such species, including cyclic allenes and anti-Bredt olefins. Additionally, some reflections on my formative years at Caltech (Stoltz Lab, 2000–2005) will be shared.
For more information, please contact Annette Luymes or by phone at x6016 or by email at [email protected].
Event Series
Organic Chemistry Seminar Series