Objective This proposal details a new Cu(II) catalysed reactivity concept that will enable the selective C–H bond functionalisation of an important class of aromatic compounds. In particular, a meta-selective C–H arylation of arylacetamides will be the focus of this study. Furthermore, this strategy could also be used to assemble the potent antibiotic, arylomycin A2 as well as facilitate the convenient synthesis of analogues that could be used to probe bacterial resistance, leading to new antibiotic treatments. Our preliminary studies have suggested that this type of transformation is viable for the C–H functionalisation of indoles, acetanilides and anisoles. The capacity to selectively functionalise the C–H bonds of a simple, or complex molecule will be a powerful tool for chemical synthesis and could impact on treatment of diseases. Fields of science medical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacypharmaceutical drugsantibioticsnatural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryaromatic compounds Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF - Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE EU contribution € 172 740,80 Address TRINITY LANE THE OLD SCHOOLS CB2 1TN Cambridge United Kingdom See on map Region East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Keith Cann (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
