The Cheminar: Ryan Baxter, Ph.D.
The Cheminar: Ryan Baxter, Ph.D.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 25 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Classroom Building 170
New Reagents and Synthetic Methods for Nitrosation Reactions
Our lab has developed a new series of transnitrosating reagents based on sulfonamide structures. Starting from commercial sweeteners (saccharine), we have synthesized a series of N–nitrososulfonamides that can transfer the “NO” functional group to a variety of molecules under mild experimental conditions. Several “NO” molecules demonstrate interesting physical properties and have potential as vasodilator medications.
About the Speaker
Professor Ryan D. Baxter is a physical organic chemist whose research focuses on studying single-electron transfers in organic systems. He has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (2005), and the University of Michigan (2007, 2010). He is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Chemistry & Biochemistry department at the University of California, Merced. Professor Baxter also works as a STEM outreach specialist to promote effective science communication performing demo shows for K-12 grade students. Recent research group interests include the study of luminescent organic molecules and artificial growing conditions for hemp and cannabis plants.