Degree
Master of Science
Program
Chemistry
Supervisor
Dr. Brian L. Pagenkopf
Abstract
This thesis describes the work carried out on two projects. The first chapter of the thesis discusses the application of the second generation Co(nmp)2 catalyst towards the oxidative cyclization of tertiary pentenols through a modified Mukaiyama aerobic oxidative cyclization procedure.
The second chapter describes the progress made towards the synthesis of β-carboline alkaloids. The total synthesis of the alkaloid natural product cyclocapitelline is detailed along with the formal synthesis of the natural product chrysotricine.
Recommended Citation
Phillips, Geoffrey A., "Oxidative Cyclizations of Tertiary Pentenols and the Synthesis of β-Carboline Alkaloids" (2014). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 2275.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2275