The focus of this research is the synthesis of of an array of fully fluorinated compounds having skeletons with four to twelve carbon atoms. Representative molecules contain conjugated pi-electron systems and polycyclic skeletons composed of small strained rings. Studies of the compounds will include determination of product composition, kinetic and thermodynamic measurements and quantum mechanical calculations. Comparison of the fluorocarbons with their hydrocarbon counterparts will shed light on the nature of fluorine as a substituent in organic chemistry. %%% With this award, the Synthetic Organic Program is supporting the research of Dr. David M. Lemal of the Department of Chemistry at Dartmouth College. Professor Lemal will focus his work on gaining insight into the nature and chemistry of fluorocarbons.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Chemistry (CHE)
Application #
9208530
Program Officer
George M. Rubottom
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-07-15
Budget End
1995-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$253,200
Indirect Cost
Name
Dartmouth College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Hanover
State
NH
Country
United States
Zip Code
03755