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Dr.
Thongpanchang's research focuses
on the development of new synthetic
methodologies geared towards compounds
with special properties. By employing
nucleophilic addition to keto tautomers
of phenols, a variety of arylsulfides
can, in a straightforward manner,
be prepared in bulk quantities. In
addition, the procedure is applicable
to the preparation of aryldioxins,
aryldithiins and helical conjugated
molecules (helicenes). These molecules
are promising candidates in the development
of new electro-and optochemical materials.
Dr. Thongpanchang also directs
research in the area of structure-property
relationslhip, specifically the establishment
of the relationship between the conformation
of chemical bonding and the properties
of the molecules, especially in the
resolution process. The findings not
only lead to an efficient resolution
procedure but also provide a straightforward
method for the determinatioin of absolute
configuration as well as a new protocol
for the design of new asymmetric reactions.
Apart from his research activities,
Dr. Thongpanchang is enthusiated in
sharing his chemistry experiences
with young students. He is an active
key member of the chemistry demonstration
program known as "Chemistry is Fun",
led by Professor Dr. Yodhathai Thebtaranonth.
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