A Unified Route to Polycyclic Terpenes

Project description

A shorter path for the synthesis of polycyclic terpenes

Xanthates comprise a class of organic salts formed by the treatment of an alcohol with carbon disulfide in the presence of an alkali. These organosulphur compounds are versatile intermediates in organic synthesis. The EU-funded Route2polyTepr project will demonstrate how xanthates could significantly shorten the synthesis path of synthetic polycyclic terpenes and terpene alkaloids. Xanthates enable the formation of new carbon–carbon bonds on unactivated alkenes as well as the formation of rings that are impossible to achieve with other methods. The project will generate new knowledge on xanthates' potential in radical reactions (powerful carbon–carbon bond-forming processes).

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2019 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2019
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

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Coordinator

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE

Address

Route De Saclay
91128 Palaiseau Cedex
France

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 184 707,84