Spring Chem501 Seminar
UT Host: Dr. Ampofo Darko
Speaker: Dr. Stefan France
Associate Professor Chemistry & Biochemistry
Georgia Tech
Title: “Acceptor-Acceptor Diazo Compounds for Intermolecular CH Activation”
Abstract: Acceptor-acceptor (A-A) diazo compounds represent precursors to reactive carbenes upon treatment with certain metal complexes. Due to the instability of A-A metal-carbene and other intrinsic challenges, A-A diazo compounds have been more often found in intramolecular C(sp2)-H functionalization and much less application in the field of intermolecular C(sp3)-H functionalization. Using a combination of experimental and computational studies, we have developed a predictive model for the general understanding and reactivity of dirhodium carbenes derived from beta-carbonyl esters. The design and implementation of the model will be discussed as well as specific reactivity insights that offer new design propositions and impacts.
Bio: Stefan France is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He earned his B.S. from Duke University and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. His research group focuses on methodology development, catalysis and sustainability, natural product synthesis, and medicinal chemistry. Prof. France has been heavily involved in mentoring and training activities along with advocating and sponsoring postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students for internships and fellowships. He leads an NSF REU, an ACS Bridge Site, and also serves as Chair of the NSF Chemistry REU Leadership Group. Professor France has been the recipient of several awards for his research, mentorship, teaching, and outreach.
Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 4:30pm to 5:45pm
Buehler Hall, 555
1420 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996
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Linda Sherman
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974-3413
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