Novel Radical Cyclization Cascades for the Total Synthesis of Sclerocitrin

This project aims to develop a new approach to allow for the synthesis of sclerocitrin molecules, which are the basis of a particularly bright yellow pigment first isolated from earthball mushrooms. If successful, the synthesis of sclerocitrin will serve as a model that will advance our general ability to synthesize complex organic chemicals.

Supporting mechanism: UChicago-CNRS PhD Joint Programme

Active dates: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027