Transition metal catalysis for fine chemistry (Chemical Sciences)

The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the use of transition metal catalysts in homogeneous catalysis. In particular the following arguments will be discussed in detail:

  1. Introduction to chemical kinetics and to homogenous organotransition metal catalysts;
  2. Basic reactions in homogenous organotransition metal catalysis;
  3. Pd-catalyzed cross-couplings and related reactions: from C-C to C-X;
  4. Ni-catalysed cross-couplings;
  5. Introduction on carbene chemistry, carbene transfer and olefin metathesis;
  6. Homogeneous Hydrogenation: from discovery to new catalyst design;
  7. Organometallic fine chemical synthesis with unsaturated substrates;
  8. CO2 valorization reactions.
Teachers: BIFFIS Andrea (6 hours), BISMUTO Alessandro (8 hours), TUBARO Cristina (6 hours), ZECCA Marco (4 hours).

Curriculum: Chemical Sciences

Duration: 24 hours