Mariani, Francesco (Date of defense: 2016-07-05)
Although sygma-aryl and sygma-vinylpalladium(II) complexes are commonly used as electrophiles in C—C bond forming reactions, recent research has demonstrated that the same palladium intermediates can ...
Sanllehí Figuerola, Pol (Date of defense: 2016-11-02)
Sphingolipids (SLs) are essential structural and signaling molecules of eukaryotic cells. An important group of SLs metabolites are those showing a phosphate group at the C1‒ OH. Among them, ...
Amenta, Arianna (Date of defense: 2020-03-27)
Transition metal-catalyzed intramolecular C–H insertions of diazo compounds represent one of the most elegant and versatile methods in organic synthesis for the construction of carbocyclic and heterocyclic ...
Calderón i Almendro, Raquel (Date of defense: 2017-03-14)
Sphingolipids (SLs) are components of eukaryotic cell membranes that in the last 30 years have shown not only a structural role but also be involved in signaling processes and cellular responses. ...
Abás Prades, Sònia (Date of defense: 2018-05-31)
The distinctive reactivity of isocyanides has been recognised as an advantageous characteristic for the formation of heterocyclic compounds. In the present manuscript new synthetic possibilities are ...
Pérez Janer, Ferran (Date of defense: 2018-06-01)
Among transition metals used in organic chemistry, palladium has greatly contributed to the development of modern organic synthesis. This thesis is focused on the development of novel and efficient ...