Organic/Inorganic Chemistry
Research in the Felix lab is focused on the total synthesis (complete construction from simple, commercially available precursors) of the biologically active molecule anisucoumaramide. The approach to the project is to work on the two halves of the molecule separately, and then to bring them together in a late stage of the synthesis. Students working on the project will learn common organic synthesis techniques, gain experience using a nitrogen glovebox and our 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, and improve their written and spoken communication skills.