Several novel multicomponent assembly processes have been developed for the preparation of a diverse array of complex heterocyclic systems from relatively simple starting materials. These studies resulted in the discovery of a new quinazolone forming reaction, which was applied to the one-step synthesis of the quinazolinocarboline alkaloid rutaecarpine. Biological screening of these complex heterocycles culminated in the identification of a potent sigma-2 receptor ligand. A novel N-acyliminium ion mediated cascade reaction was employed for the concise synthesis of (±)-actinophyllic acid. The completion of the synthesis relied on the development of a reaction sequence that avoided a potentially detrimental fragmentation process. Furthermore, several anti-cancer compounds were identified through a diverted total synthesis approach.

Handbook of Science and Engineering of Green Corrosion Inhibitors wraps up new developments in green corrosion inhibitors and their current applications. The book provides a comprehensive overview of green corrosion inhibitors such as plant extracts, chemical medicines, natural polymers, synthetic green compounds, carbohydrates, amino acids, oleochemicals etc. that can cost-effectively minimize corrosive damage. It handles several green compounds that are used as anticorrosive materials for different metals and alloys in a versatile corrosive environment. Handbook of Science and Engineering of Green Corrosion Inhibitors addresses fundamental characteristics of green corrosion inhibition. It deals with the economic impact of corrosion, forms of corrosion and its assessment and classification of corrosion inhibitors. The book covers a broad range of applications in green corrosion inhibition and concludes with new emerging trends in corrosion protection such as high temperature corrosion and its protection and nanomaterials as corrosion inhibitors. Provides an overview of environmentally sustainable (green) corrosion inhibitors utilized in modern industrial platforms Evaluates corrosion inhibitors as prime option for sustainable and transformational opportunities Serves as a valuable reference for scientists and engineers who are searching modern design for corrosion inhibitors Covers both synthetic and natural environmental-friendly corrosion inhibitors

A four component reaction involving the coupling of functionalized aldehydes, amines, acid chlorides, and [pi]- and organometallic nucleophiles has been developed to prepare multifunctional substrates that may be employed in subsequent ring-forming reactions to generate diverse arrays of functionalized heterocyclic scaffolds. Allyl metals, Grignard reagents, silyl ketene acetals, silyl enol ethers, and silyloxy furans have been utilized as the nucleophile in the four component reaction (4CR). The 4CR has been sequenced with intramolecular Heck reactions, Diels-Alder and (3+2) cycloadditions, ring closing metathesis (RCM), and Dieckmann condensations to provide a number of diverse heterocyclic structures. The practical utility of this approach to diversity-oriented synthesis (DOS) was further exemplified by its application to the first total synthesis of the isopavine alkaloid roelactamine, which was completed in only four steps from commercially available materials. The application of this methodology towards the synthesis of the Aspidosperma alkaloids rosicine and pseudotabersonine is also presented. To this end, an imine pentadienylation/double RCM strategy has been adopted to rapidly access the pentacyclic core of the aspidospermine alkaloids. This sequence involved the use of a pentadienyl aluminum reagent, which was found to react with aryl imines to give branched products in good yields.

Carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions are the backbone of synthetic organic chemistry. Scientists are constantly developing and improving these techniques in order to maximize the diversity of synthetically available molecules. These techniques must be developed in a sustainable manner in order to limit their environmental impact. This book highlights green bond forming reactions for bioactive scaffolds.

Kinetic Control in Synthesis and Self-Assembly provides a unique overview of the fundamental principles, novel methods and practical applications for researchers across organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry and materials sciences. The book examines naturally occurring molecular systems in which kinetic processes are more ubiquitous than thermodynamic processes, also exploring the control of reactions and molecular self-assemblies, through kinetic processes, in artificial systems. These methods currently play a crucial role for tuning materials functions. From organic synthesis, to supramolecular assemblies, and from restricted spaces, to material synthesis for hierarchical structures, the book offers valuable coverage for researchers across disciplines. Interesting topics include how to regulate kinetic pathways more precisely, essential molecular design for kinetic traps, and how molecular environments surrounding molecules (i.e., solvent, temperature, and pressure effects) influence kinetic control in reactions and self-assemblies. Describes the nature and potential applications of kinetic processes compared to thermodynamic processes Presents information useful to researchers active in molecular synthesis and self-assembly toward materials Collates coverage of kinetic control for synthesis and self-assembly, treated separately in literature

This volume provides the information needed to synthesize peptides by solid-phase synthesis (SPS) - employing polymeric support (resins), anchoring linkages (handles), coupling reagents (activators), and protection schemes. It presents strategies for creating a wide variety of compounds for drug discovery and analyzes peptides, DNA, carbohydrates, conjugates of biomolecules, and small molecules.

This dissertation encompasses several studies pertaining to natural product total synthesis, reaction methodology development, and organic materials. Given that natural product structures inspire the development of new agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, their syntheses remain a worthwhile pursuit in organic chemistry. Furthermore, the successful completion of a total synthesis endeavor can confirm proposed molecular structures and biological activities, in addition to serving as a testing ground for new synthetic methods. Similarly, organic materials impact many areas of humanity, including technology, health, and energy conversion. Therefore, developing new reaction methodologies is crucial for expanding the architectures, and thereby properties, of organic materials. Specifically, photocatalysts and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) often rely on photophysical properties imparted by N-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) ligands. As such, new methods that provide access to unique N-containing heterocyclic scaffolds are highly desirable. Chapter one offers a current perspective on the field of natural product total synthesis. Although historically viewed as a highly competitive field, several recent syntheses demonstrate a growing spirit of collaboration in total synthesis. By forming alliances with chemists in other fields, industries, or laboratories, total synthesis chemists have made many breakthroughs that would arguably not have been possible if working independently. Chapter two describes our laboratory's total syntheses of several bioactive akuammiline alkaloids, including strictamine, 2(S)-cathafoline, akuammiline, -akuammigine, and 10-demethoxyvincorine. Our strategic approach to the natural products focused on the use of a modern variant of a classic reaction, the Fischer indolization, to install several rings and the common quaternary center found in each target. This strategy allowed for the first total syntheses of akuammilines bearing a methanoquinolizidine core, as well as those that bear vicinal quaternary centers. In addition, rearrangements of the methanoquinolizidine core were developed that allowed us to access pyrrolidinoindoline-containing akuammilines. Chapter three describes synthetic studies of the reactive intermediates 2,3-pyridyne and 4,5-pyrimidyne. Heterocycles bearing one or more nitrogen atom are privileged motifs in natural products and pharmaceuticals. Therefore, methodologies that decorate such heterocycles are of great interest to the synthetic and biological communities. Arynes are highly reactive, transient species that can efficiently build multiple bonds in a single transformation, and our lab is particularly interested in accessing new, heterocyclic arynes to study their reactivity. This study demonstrates the synthetic utility of 2,3-pyridyne and the undesired reactivity of a 4,5-pyrimidyne precursor. Chapter four describes synthetic studies toward the development of new methods to manipulate polypyridyl organometallic scaffolds. Ruthenium- and iridium-based polypyridyl organometallic complexes have been known for nearly a century and have broadly impacted the scientific community, including the areas of catalysis, bioimaging, and energy conversion. Despite decades of study, methods to synthesize polypyridyl ligands are limited to relatively few transformations, particularly when extending -conjugation. We detail the use of arynes to extend the conjugation of polypyridyl ligands "on-the-complex," thereby overcoming traditional limitations in ligand synthesis. We also disclose the first generation and trapping of a ligand-bound aryne on an organometallic complex. Chapter five describes the synthesis of a novel -extended carbazole ligand for the study of structure-property relationships in two-coordinate metal complexes. Recently, linear two-coordinate metal complexes of the general structure donor-metal-acceptor have been identified as promising dopants for OLEDs. Both the donor and acceptor ligand play a crucial role in tuning the photophysical properties of these complexes. However, donor ligands with extended -conjugation have not been studied in this context. Our approach leverages heterocyclic arynes to synthesize -extended donor ligands in a modular fashion, which can also apply to other PAHs. Subsequent photophysical studies of -extended two-coordinate metal complexes identify a new dopant that displays up to 80% photoluminescence efficiency.