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International Research Center for Fundamental Scientific Discovery

Novel Radical Cyclization Cascades for the Total Synthesis of Sclerocitrin

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

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