Browsing OSU - Undergraduate Research by Subject "organic chemistry"
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Synthesis, purification, and characterization of guest molecules for inclusion in cucurbit[n]urils
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-10-09)Cucurbit[n]uril (CB[n]) is a unique macrocycle that can bind small molecules with promising potential applications in drug delivery, molecular machines, and smart materials. This work focuses on the supramolecular equilibrium ... -
Synthesizing Tetraphenylporphyrins and Metalloporphyrins using microwave and ultrasonic reactors
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-10-01)Tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) is a macrocyclic molecule found in biological compounds. TPP's UV-Vis spectrum ranges from 380-500 nanometers. Metalloporphyrins (MeP) are considered “bioinspired oxidation catalysts” and are ...