Dr. Eric Punzalan is recognized for his work on the chemistry of organolithiums leading to better understanding and appreciation of metal-halogen exchange reaction as synthetic tool. Dr. Punzalan’s work on the development of a general protocol for the preparation of primary alkyl lithiums generated appreciation of the ease and practical utility of procedure in the synthesis of this important class of organometallics.
Sex: Male
Education:
- De La Salle University, Manila, BS Chemistry, 1983
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA, Ph.D. in Chemistry, 1994
Field of Specialization:
Chemistry, Synthetic Applications and Isomerizations of Metalloorganic, Assymetric Reactions of Alkyllithiums, Environmental Applications of Biofibers, Enantiomeric resolution of biologically important compounds
Researches:
Lukin, K.A. Li, J. and Punzalan, E.R, (1997) Synthesis and chemistry of 1,3,5,7-tetranitrocubane including measurement of its acidity , formation of o-nitro anions, and the first preparartions of pentanitrocubane and hexanitrocubane. Journal of American Chemical Society Volume 119
Bailey, W.F. Punzalan, E.R., (1996) Isomerization of 2-(2-propenoxy) phenyllithium: Tandem anionic cyclization-y-elimination. Tetrahedron Letters
Bailey, W.F. Punzalan, E.R. Della, E.W. Taylor O.K, (1995) Ring-opening of (Cyclobutylmethyl) lithium and [(3-tert-butyl-1-bicyclo [1.1.1] pentyl)-methyl] lithium. Journal of Organic Chemistry
Bailey, W.F. Punzalan, E.R. Zarcone, L.M., (1992) Preparation and reactions of 3-oxa- and 4-oxa-5-hexenyllitiums. Heteroatom Chemistry
Bailey, W.F. Punzalan, E.R., (1994) Super bases derived from 5-hexenyllithium and alkali metal alkoxides: Rearangements of 5-Hexenylalkalis. Journal of the American Chemical Society
Bailey , W.F. Punzalan, E.R., (1990) Convenient general method for the preparation of primary alkyllithiums by lithium-iodine exchange. Journal of Organic Chemistry Volume 55
Awards:
- Balik-Scientist Award, Department of Science and Technology, 1996
- Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, University of Connecticut, USA, 1994
- Predoctoral Fellowship, University of Connecticut, USA, 1988
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Connecticut, Dept. of Chemistry, 1988
- Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Chemistry), NAST-DOST, 1999