Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC) are described. In many embodiments, the detection of ?9-THC can be achieved by oxidizing ?9-THC to corresponding oxidized products. The oxidation of ?9-THC can be achieved chemically or electrochemically. The oxidized products of ?9-THC can exhibit different photophysical and electrochemical properties compared to ?9-THC. Many embodiments implement integrating ?9-THC detection into a multimodal marijuana breathalyzer device.

Abstract: Methods for the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and synthesis platforms for performing such syntheses are provided. Methods and platforms are provided that allow for the synthesis of aza-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by an expedient ring assembly. Methods and platforms allow for a modular approach to synthesis that provide multiple new C—C bonds in sequential pericyclic reactions, thus giving access to compounds with multiple axes of substitution.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials for chemical cross-coupling reactions that utilize aryl alcohol derivatives as cross-coupling partners. Embodiments of the invention include methods for the amination of aryl sulfamates and carbamates, which are attractive cross-coupling partners, particularly for use in multistep synthesis. Illustrative embodiments include versatile means to use simple derivatives of phenol as precursors to polysubstituted aryl amines, as exemplified by a concise synthesis of the antibacterial drug linezolid.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials for chemical cross-coupling reactions that utilize aryl alcohol derivatives as cross-coupling partners. Embodiments of the invention include methods for the amination of aryl sulfamates and carbamates, which are attractive cross-coupling partners, particularly for use in multistep synthesis. Illustrative embodiments include versatile means to use simple derivatives of phenol as precursors to polysubstituted aryl amines, as exemplified by a concise synthesis of the antibacterial drug linezolid.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials for chemical cross-coupling reactions that utilize unconventional phenol derivatives as cross-coupling partners. Embodiments of the invention can be used to synthesize a variety of useful organic compounds, for example the anti-inflammatory drug flurbiprofen.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and materials for chemical cross-coupling reactions that utilize unconventional phenol derivatives as cross-coupling partners. Embodiments of the invention can be used to synthesize a variety of useful organic compounds, for example the anti-inflammatory drug flurbiprofen.