37th Annual Student Research Conference
Copper(II) nitrate as a photocatalyst of Ullmann reactions to produce anilines under mild aqueous conditions
Elizabeth J. Thompson
Dr. Justine R. Olson, Faculty Mentor
An Ullmann reaction involves the coupling of two aromatic halides or one aromatic halide and a nucleophile. Historically, this reaction has been done using copper(I) complexes with complicated ligands and heat. This work aims to use inexpensive copper(II) salts in an aqueous environment using light to produce anilines. It has been shown that copper(II) can be used as a photocatalyst for a similar reaction involving a cycloaddition. We aim to use Cu(II) salts to catalyze an Ullmann reaction in aqueous conditions. This project is specifically focused on copper(II) nitrate as the catalyst, p-nitrobromobenzene as the aromatic halide, and dibenzylamine as the nucleophile.
Keywords: organic, copper, photocatalysis, aniline, Ullmann
Topic(s):Chemistry
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 206-2
Location: MG 2001
Time: 10:45