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The Cheminar: Ryan Baxter, Ph.D.

Thursday, April 25, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2024-04-25 11:00:00 2024-04-25 12:00:00 The Cheminar: Ryan Baxter, Ph.D. Thursday, Apr. 25 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Classroom Building 170 New Reagents and Synthetic Methods for Nitrosation ReactionsOur 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 SpeakerProfessor 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. 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211, USA College of the Pacific College of the Pacific America/Los_Angeles public

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.