Synthesis of bacteriochlorophyll a

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Duy T. M. Chung, Khiem Chau Nguyen, Yizhou Liu, Jonathan S. Lindsey
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc10233b
Cited by: 1
References: 92

Abstract

. The modularity of the synthesis, straightforward construction of asymmetric building blocks, and convergent joining of AD and BC halves suggest that the present route may provide an entrée into diverse photosynthetic macrocycles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Metalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteins Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
15
Pages
7454–7465
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN