September: Synthesis and Applications of Main-Group Organometallics
Join NSF EARTH in-person and virtually for a presentation by Dr. Nathan Schley, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Department Vice Chair at Vanderbilt University.
Date: September 22
Time: 10:45 – 11:45 AM ET / 9:45 – 10:45 AM CT
Format: Online (Zoom) and In-Person at Lehigh University (Neville Building, Room 3)
Alkylboronate esters are versatile building blocks in modern organic synthesis, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecules relevant to pharmaceuticals, materials, and sustainable chemical manufacturing. In this seminar, Dr. Schley will discuss the development of highly active iridium catalysts for the direct C-H borylation of unactivated alkanes, providing a powerful route to these valuable compounds.
The presentation will highlight:
- Dipyridylarylmethane ligand-supported iridium complexes as highly active C-H borylation catalysts
- The identification of isolable iridium hydridoboryl complexes as catalyst resting-state species
- Single-source precatalyst strategies for efficient alkane functionalization
- Applications of alkylboronate esters in Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions
- Opportunities for advancing organometallic chemistry and catalytic C-H functionalization
This talk will provide insights into the design of catalytic systems that transform simple hydrocarbons into valuable synthetic intermediates, showcasing new opportunities at the interface of catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and sustainable synthesis. Bring your questions for the live Q&A!
Register today!
* Presented by EARTH (Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub), an Engineering Research Center funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). For more information, please visit: NSF EARTH.
