Welcome to the Synthetic Organic Chemistry group
In chemistry countless reactions are known, and for synthesising a specific molecule a chemist can often choose many different pathways. But which reactions and techniques offer the most reliable and sustainable path? Our goal is to design and synthesise biological relevant molecules and improve the existing methods of synthesis.
We focus on small molecules with biological relevance, like heterocyclic compounds, organic metal complexes, carbohydrates, proteins and peptides. Our group has on average 25 researchers that spend most time in the lab. We use modern techniques like flow chemistry which allow for control of chemical reactions in ways not possible with traditional chemistry. We also have access to the latest analytical and synthetic tools including such as state-of-the-art NMR machines and an in-house developed parallel high pressure synthesizer.
We also make sure our technologies reach the industry. The Synthetic Organic Chemistry group has produced several successful spin-offs.
The Synthetic Organic Chemistry group is part of the theme Chemistry and Spectroscopy of Complex Molecular Systems, within the Institute for Molecules and Materials.
Staff members
The research group Synthetic Organic Chemistry consists of the following staff members:
prof. dr. Floris Rutjes
News
Kim Bonger receives an ERC Consolidator grant (read)
Paul Kouwer receives grant for development animal-free mini organs (read)
Floris Rutjes appointed as NAE Fellow (read)
Floris Rutjes appointed honorary member of the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society (read)
Honorary Doctor of Faculty of Science Katalin Karikó receives Nobel Prize in Medicine (read)
Agenda
Group meetings on Thursdays from 9:00 - 10:30