Study and Synthesis of Carbene Precursor Molecules
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Authors
Dodds, Paydin
Date of Issue
2025-04-25
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en_US
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Study and Synthesis of Sulfonium Ylide Carbene Precursor Molecules
Abstract
This research explores the synthesis of sulfonium ylides as carbene precursor molecules. A carbene is a highly reactive molecule containing a neutral carbon atom with two nonbonded electrons and two substituents Due to their unique reactivity, carbenes are important in chemistry because they play key roles in catalysis, organic synthesis, and material science. As part of a proposed five-step synthesis to generate sulfonium ylide precursor molecules, 𝛼,𝛽-unsaturated ketone 1-(4-bromophenyl)-3-(4-bromophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one was synthesized, as evidenced by 1H NMR spectroscopy. Further modification of this molecule via oxidation was attempted; however, despite exploring multiple routes, including hydrolysis, epoxidation, and oxidation, success was not achieved, and an alternate synthetic route was proposed. This research provides valuable insights into carbene precursor synthesis, particularly in understanding carbon-based compound formation essential for life and beneficial for modern material synthesis.