Halogenation Reactions: Cyclopentadienones and Hydroxyfulvenes; Model Compounds and Drinking Water Contamination

本项目旨在研究腐植酸的卤代反应及相关反应。具体地说，发现了一种新的环戊二烯酮的合成方法，并开发了一条合成羟基富烯的新路线。计划对这种化学进行进一步的研究，以及对酚类和腐植酸模型的卤化反应进行更多的研究。后一项研究对更好地了解饮用水污染具有重要意义。凭借这一奖项，有机化学和高分子化学项目继续支持波特洛马·拿撒勒学院的维克托·L·希斯利教授的研究。希斯利教授正在研究使用氯化剂对某些地下水成分进行化学处理，以便更好地了解饮用水污染的性质。希斯利工作的另一个方面是为化学专业的本科生提供接触到一个重要而及时的主题的研究机会。

This project is directed toward the study of humic acid halogenation and related reactions. Specifically, a new synthesis of cyclopentadienones was discovered and a new route to hydroxyfulvenes was developed. Further investigation of this chemistry is planned, as are additional studies of the halogenation reactions of phenols and humic acid models. The latter studies have implications in gaining a better understanding of drinking water contamination.With this Award, the Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry Program continues support for the research of Professor Victor L. Heasley of Point Loma Nazarene College. Professor Heasley is investigating the chemistry of certain ground water components with chlorinating agents so to better understand the nature of drinking water contamination. Another aspect of Heasley's work is in offering undergraduate students of chemistry an exposure to research on an important and timely topic.