Chemistry, Department of
Department of Chemistry: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
First Advisor
Patrick H. Dussault
Date of this Version
Fall 11-29-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Citation
A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Science
Major: Chemistry
Under the supervision of Patrick H. Dussault
Lincoln, Nebraska, November 2012
Abstract
Rhenium (VII) oxides have proven to be mild and versatile catalysts in organic chemistry. They have previously been utilized to catalyze the transposition of allylic aclohols, Prins reaction, and reductive amination to name a few examples. This thesis reports the application of Re(VII) oxide in the substitution of hemi-acetals with a wide array of nucleophiles including oxo-, thio-, and peroxy-nucleophiles. These reactions proceed efficiently with rapid reaction times and high yields.
Adviser: Patrick H. Dussault
Comments
Copyright 2012, Michael W. Richardson. Used by permission