John Unger

E-Mail: junger@chem.ucsb.edu

B.S. Biochemistry, Hobart College (1996-2000)
Atofina Chemicals, Inc. (2000-2003)

Current Research
(1) Copper catalyzed asymmetric reductive aldol cyclizations
(2) Synthesis of various 3,3-disubstituted cyclo-NOBINs as ligands for use in asymmetric catalysis

Publications
(1) "Thermally accelerated asymmetric hydrosilylations using ligated copper hydride", B. H. Lipshutz, B. A. Frieman, J. B. Unger, D. M., Nihan, Can. J. Chem. 2005, 83, 606.
(2) "Copper-in-Charcoal (Cu/C) Promoted Diaryl Ether Formation", B. H. Lipshutz, J. B. Unger, B. R. Taft, Org. Lett. 2007, 9, 1089.