SAI Life Sciences Senior Research Associate Interview Questions and Answers

C-C bond formation reactions involve the creation of a covalent bond between two carbon atoms.

• Cross-coupling reactions, such as the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction, involve the coupling of two carbon-containing molecules using a metal catalyst.

• Alkylation reactions involve the addition of an alkyl group to a carbon atom, forming a new C-C bond.

• Aldol condensation reactions involve the formation of a new C-C bond between the alph...read more

Reagents are used for interconversions of functional groups in organic synthesis.

• Reagents are used to convert one functional group to another in organic synthesis.

• Examples include Grignard reagents, reducing agents like LiAlH4, and oxidizing agents like KMnO4.

• Reagents can also be used to protect functional groups during synthesis.

• Common protecting groups include TBDMS for alcohols and Boc for amines.