Chemist no. 293 of 350 · Organic

Gilbert Stork

1921-2017United States

Stork enamine reaction; total synthesis

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The Stork Enamine Reaction: A Gentler Way to Alkylate Ketones

Learn the Stork enamine alkylation, Stork-Eschenmoser hypothesis and radical cyclisation with mechanisms. Exam notes for JAM, NET and GATE chemistry.

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Biography

Gilbert Stork (1921-2017): The Architect of Stereocontrolled Synthesis

Life of Gilbert Stork (1921-2017): Belgian-born Columbia chemist, enamine alkylation, stereocontrolled total synthesis and radical cyclisation.

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