Catalytic synthesis of atropisomers by substitution
Catalytic Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules
Abstract
We recently developed a method for synthesis of otherwise difficult-to-access atropisomers by nucleophilic aromatic substitution. One advantage is that starting materials, N‒H heterocycles and fluoroarenes, are readily available, and another is that the reactions are highly efficient and broadly applicable. However, the method currently produces racemates of atropisomers and is not catalytic. Accordingly, PhD students in our laboratory will develop catalytic atroposelective synthesis of such compounds and others. Several possibilities will be studied. The molecules synthesized in this project will be tested broadly in medicinal chemistry screenings.
Field of study: Organic chemistry
Universities
PhD students must be enrolled in a partner university and will be employed by the IOCB Prague at the same time (part-time or full time), which results in a competitive salary (a scholarship from the university + a salary from the IOCB). Each university has its own process, terms, and deadlines for PhD applications, which is separate from the IOCB recruitment process. You may discuss the details with the respective PI.
How to apply
Please return to the PhD projects at IOCB Prague – Call for Applications 2025 page and follow the instructions.