UC Merced

The following dissertation discusses the development of Selectfluor mediated Minisci reactions leading to functionalized heterocycles and quinones. These investigations include a wide variety of heterocycles and quinones that can be functionalized in one step allowing for access to more complex structures while retaining the essential backbone. Mechanistic investigations and direct comparisons to other harsher oxidants are considered. Novel transnitrosating reagents were developed allowing for nitroso compounds in one step when thermally initiated. Considerations for other applications for this novel reagent are discussed as well.