Photocycloaddition of Silyl-tethered Alkenes for Cyclobutanes

Authors

David Feller, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven A. Fleming, Brigham Young University

Keywords

photocycloaddition, silyl-tethered alkenes, cyclobutanes, natural products

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Cyclobutane rings occur in many natural products that show important medicinal properties (including sedatives, antiviral, and anti-tumor agents). The intrinsic physiological activities that cyclobutane rings display, draw the attention of synthetic chemists to elucidate total syntheses.1 Many natural products that incorporate chiral cyclobutane systems fascinate synthetic chemists as target molecules.

Recommended Citation

Feller, David and Fleming, Dr. Steven A. (2013) "Photocycloaddition of Silyl-tethered Alkenes for Cyclobutanes," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2539.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2539