Synthesis of Janus All-Cis Tetrafluorocyclohexanes Carrying 1,4-Diether Motifs

We are pleased to announce our new publication, in collaboration with Professor David O’Hagan’s group, showcasing a combined experimental and computational study. Our research focused on synthesizing a new class of “Janus” fluorocyclohexanes featuring 1,4-diether substituents. We first investigated nucleophilic aromatic substitutions (SNAr) of alkoxides on pentafluoroaryl ethers, using both bench work and theoretical calculations…

New Paper Published in Chemical Communications with Professor Igor Jurberg: A Novel Reaction Sequence for Alkylation and [4+1] Cycloaddition

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research paper in Chemical Communications, the result of a fruitful collaboration with Professor Igor Jurberg. The study presents a groundbreaking reaction sequence that combines visible light-mediated cyclopropanation with acid-promoted ring-opening, leading to the formal alkylation of silyl enol ethers with aryldiazoacetates. In this work, we…

New publication in Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation (JCTC) in collaboration with Stefan Sauer!

In this work, we evaluate the performance of doubles-corrected random phase approximation (RPA) and higher random phase approximation (HRPA) methods in predicting NMR spin–spin coupling constants involving fluorine. By benchmarking these approaches against experimental data and comparing them to SOPPA, SOPPA(CCSD), and density functional theory (DFT), we demonstrate that while RPA(D) is hindered by (near)…

New paper in JOC

We’re excited to present our latest findings on the ring-opening reaction of fluorinated oxetanes by halides. This highly stereoselective reaction, directed by the presence of a fluorine atom, enabled the preparation of tetrasubstituted alkenes and pyrrolidines with all-carbon quaternary centers—valuable compounds in synthetic chemistry. On the computational side, transition state calculations illuminated the regioselectivity of…

19th BMOS

The 19th Brazilian Meeting on Organic Synthesis (BMOS) in Bento Gonçalves, from September 23 to 27, 2024, brought together outstanding scientists from around the world to share their latest research in organic chemistry. David Macmillan, renowned for his work on organocatalysis, gave one of the most anticipated talks. The event also featured discussions on a…

New Publication: Synthesis and Analysis of (g,g’, g”, – Trifluoro)neopentyl (TFNP) Aryl Ethers as a Polar Aliphatic Motif

We’re excited to announce our recent publication in Chemistry—A European Journal, where we’ve collaborated with David O’Hagan’s lab to explore and develop (g,g’,g’’’’-trifluoro)neopentyl (TFNP) aryl ethers. This study brings together synthetic and computational expertise to shed light on these novel compounds. The synthetic route, expertly developed by the O’Hagan lab, involves reacting neopentyltosylate with phenols…

Autobench version 1.0

Autobench version 1.0 is offically realeased and can be downloaded at a dedicated page in our research group webpage: https://cormanich.iqm.unicamp.br/?page_id=1392 Please fill the Registration form at this page to download the software and Users Manual. Autobench V1.0 is patented and was published in Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jcim.4c00250 Autobench is an advanced software…

New Publication Alert: Investigating Conformational Equilibria in Halogenated Cyclohexanes

We are excited to announce the publication of our latest research in the Journal of Organic Chemistry (JOC), where we delve into the conformational equilibria of selectively halogenated cyclohexanes using a combination of experimental and computational methods. In our study, we employed Variable Temperature Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (VT-NMR) experiments to investigate 1,1,4-trifluorocyclohexane 7 and conducted…

New Insights into SSCC Interpretation in Our Latest Paper in Chemical Communications

In our latest publication in Chemical Communications, we present a breakthrough in understanding spin-spin coupling constants (SSCC) in organofluorine compounds. Our study emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to interpreting SSCC, shedding light on how substituent effects can significantly alter SSCC transmission mechanisms. This discovery challenges conventional wisdom and urges a reevaluation of current…

New Publication Alert! Exploring Unique Molecular Interactions in Organofluorine Compounds

We’re excited to share our latest research, a collaboration with Thomas Lectka, recently published in the Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. This study delves into the intriguing properties of a distinctive molecule that showcases a remarkable interaction between a CF2H group and a C-F group. While CF2H groups are recognized in medicinal chemistry as weak hydrogen…