Chemistry is everywhere and it helps us to understand the world around us. From materials, over biological processes to energy conversion. New breakthroughs in chemical research can have an impact on how we see the wold in the fundamental or derive new application for our everyday lives. In this podcast I talk to scientists and about their innovations in chemistry and the reactions behind them.
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Chemistry is everywhere and it helps us to understand the world around us. From materials, over biological processes to energy conversion. New breakthroughs in chemical research can have an impact on how we see the wold in the fundamental or derive new application for our everyday lives. In this podcast I talk to scientists and about their innovations in chemistry and the reactions behind them.
Challenging HSAB: Reactive Molecules and Nucleophiles
Innovate and React
44 minutes 24 seconds
7 months ago
Challenging HSAB: Reactive Molecules and Nucleophiles
In this episode of Innovate and React, I am talking with Justus Reitz, a chemist from TU Dortmund University, about the limitations of the HSAB (Hard and Soft Acids and Bases) concept in predicting reaction outcomes. We explore an alternative approach using the nucleophilicity scale developed by the Mayr group, which offers a more accurate prediction method. Justus shares insights from his PhD research on stabilizing highly reactive molecules, particularly the synthesis and stabilization of diazoalkenes. We discuss how the Mayr nucleophilicity scale can facilitate understanding and controlling chemical reactions, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications.
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Innovate and React
Chemistry is everywhere and it helps us to understand the world around us. From materials, over biological processes to energy conversion. New breakthroughs in chemical research can have an impact on how we see the wold in the fundamental or derive new application for our everyday lives. In this podcast I talk to scientists and about their innovations in chemistry and the reactions behind them.
