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Wang, Xiang

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  • Dr. Wang's research is focused on developing novel approaches to discover bioactive small-molecule probes. Specifically, we are working on : 1. bio-inspired synthesis and annotation of natural product-like libraries , and 2. structure-based design of small-molecule probes for epigenetics studies.

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  • structure-based drug design, chemical epigenetics, gold catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, rational design, small-molecule probes, diversity synthesis, targeted synthesis, assay development, animal disease models, chemical proteomics, high-throughput screening

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  • BCHM 3491 - Organic Chemistry 2 for Biochemistry Majors
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
    Covers amines, alkylation reactions, additions to unsaturated C-C bonds, aromaticity and aromatic reactivity, organic materials, biomolecules, nomenclature of organic compounds, reaction mechanism. Department enforced corerquisite: CHEM 3341 or CHEM 3381. Formerly CHEM 3491. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3471 and CHEM 3331.
  • CHEM 3311 - Organic Chemistry 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021
    Intended primarily for nonmajors. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and aromatic molecules; nomenclature of organic compounds; stereochemistry; reaction mechanisms and dynamics. Department enforced corequisite: CHEM 3321. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3451.
  • CHEM 3321 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing chemical separations and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds. Stereochemical modeling and the identification of organic unknowns by spectroscopic and chemical methods are also introduced. Department enforced corequsite: CHEM 3311 or CHEM 3451.
  • CHEM 3341 - Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Lab. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing reactions involving alcohols, ketones, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives. Department enforced corequsite: CHEM 3331 or CHEM 3471 or BCHM 3491.
  • CHEM 3451 - Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
    Covers bonding, acidity, reaction mechanisms, nomenclature of organic compounds; stereochemistry; structure and reactions of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids and derivatives. Department enforced corequisite: CHEM 3321. Degree credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3311.
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