26 - First Partial Total Synthesis of Triterpenes
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Triterpenes are natural products with notable cytotoxic activity against human lung carcinoma cells. This research focuses on developing the enantiomer of the left-winged fragment of one of the triterpenes using readily available farnesol with two key steps. Additionally, this pathway enables the synthesis of various existing analogs that may have additional biological activity. Strategies, methodologies, and synthetic efforts will be discussed.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Kyle M. Lambert, Shayne M. Weierbach
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Chemistry
College Affiliation
College of Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster
Disciplines
Organic Chemistry
26 - First Partial Total Synthesis of Triterpenes
Triterpenes are natural products with notable cytotoxic activity against human lung carcinoma cells. This research focuses on developing the enantiomer of the left-winged fragment of one of the triterpenes using readily available farnesol with two key steps. Additionally, this pathway enables the synthesis of various existing analogs that may have additional biological activity. Strategies, methodologies, and synthetic efforts will be discussed.