Oxazaborolidine-catalyzed asymmetric reduction of ketones. (Figure courtesy of OCW.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Rick Danheiser
MIT Course Number
5.512
As Taught In
Spring 2005
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course focuses on general methods and strategies for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Emphasis is on strategies for stereoselective synthesis, including stereocontrolled synthesis of complex acyclic compounds.