- Role
- Finalist
- Region
- Edmonton
- Pronouns
- he/him/his
Alexander Dudek
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Project
Twisted Synthesis with Twisted Amides
Project #3313
This project focuses on creating a novel type of molecule called a tri-ketone, which contains three ketone functional groups. It is believed that this molecule can help fight many types of viruses and could thus be used as a chemical defense against biological weapons, potentially saving millions of lives. However, because it is the first molecule of its kind and complex in nature, its synthesis poses great challenges. My colleague developed a successful method using chemistry involving Grignard Reagents, but the yield of this approach was very low, and not suitable for industrial standards. To solve this, I proposed a different, novel approach known as Suzuki Coupling that hasn’t been done before for these molecules. While this new approach hasn’t yet been fully successful for such a complex molecule, this research is a big step towards revolutionizing medicinal organic chemistry and creating a sustainable, safe future through chemistry.
- Challenge
- Curiosity and Ingenuity
- Category
- Senior
- Type
- Discovery