Date & Time: Nov 13 2025 | 11:10am - 12:10pm Location: iSTEM Building 2, Room 1218 Boron chemistry is an indispensable tool in modern organic synthesis, leveraging boron's unique electronic and structural properties. Established applications, such as the hydroboration reaction and the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling, highlight its broad utility. This seminar will delve into novel uses of boron that enable the rapid synthesis of complex molecules with broad applications, including the development of alkene carboboration reactions for synthesizing essential building blocks in drug discovery, boron's role in directing cycloaddition reactions and C-H functionalization, and the application of boron in the modification of peptides. The discussion will cover mechanistic details, practical applications, and examples of industry collaboration, showcasing how these advancements contribute to modern chemical synthesis. Type of Event: Organic Seminar Research Areas: Organic Chemistry Prof. Kevin Brown Department: James F. Jackson Professor of Chemistry Indiana University, Bloomington
