Beilstein Symposium — Organic Chemistry - stereoselective alkene functionalizations

Alkene functionalization has been appreciated by chemists for a long time for the efficient construction of complex molecules. This symposium will highlight current advances with a focus on stereoselective reactions leading to the construction of novel stereocenters. Stoichiometric and catalytic protocols will be discussed while substrate- as well as reagent-controlled mechanisms can operate. The symposium will cover the whole range of synthetic methodology from mechanistic considerations on alkene recognition, efficient formation of synthetic building blocks and application of the methodology towards target synthesis of natural products and pharmaceuticals. The major players will provide cutting edge overviews of their respective scientific fields.

Topics: Lewis acid / Lewis base catalysis, Halofunctionalizations, Chalcogenofunctionalizations, Organometallic synthesis, Metal-free reactions, Enzymatic alkene functionalizations, Radical reactions, Process development