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EPSRC Reference: EP/E017738/1
Title: A study into the mechanism and utility of single electron reduction in organic synthesis
Principal Investigator: Donohoe, Professor T
Other Investigators:
Compton, Professor R
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Department: Oxford Chemistry
Organisation: University of Oxford
Scheme: Standard Research
Starts: 08 December 2007 Ends: 07 December 2009 Value (£): 347,706
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Chemical Synthetic Methodology Electrochemical Science & Eng.
Gas & Solution Phase Reactions Physical Organic Chemistry
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Chemicals
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Panel History:
Panel DatePanel NameOutcome
02 Jun 2006 Physical Organic Chemistry Sift Panel (Science) Deferred
Summary on Grant Application Form
This proposal seeks to develop a new and more efficient way to prepare complex organic molecules. Our efforts will focus on the addition of electrons to a variety of organic compounds because this process can transform them into especially useful new derivatives.We aim to use an electron shuttle to transfer electrons from the surface of a metal to the organic compound in question; an understanding of the way that this works is of paramount importance if we are to optimise and harness it. By using a combination of electochemistry and preparative chemistry, we aim to delve deep into the mechanism of a complex process and emerge with a range of new reducing conditions.This will result in the development of selective new reduction reactions, which is important to chemical industry as well as academia because it enables valuable organic compounds to be prepared quickly and efficiently with minimisation of cost and waste produced.
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