Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Emily G Mackay"
- Emily G Mackay's research primarily focuses on innovative synthetic methodologies, exploring reactions involving radical chemistry, ion species, and novel natural product synthesis.
- Key findings include the development of base-promoted radical allylation methods for activating C-C bonds in homoallylic alcohols, as well as the successful synthesis of the dianion of -diethynylbenzene, which has implications for deriving "superbases."
- Additionally, Mackay has contributed to the field with the transition-metal free fluoroalkylation of vinyl azides and the first total synthesis of ramonanins A-D, showcasing her expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and the application of theoretical insights to drive reactivity.
