“One-Pot” Synthesis of Organic Azides from Alcohols and Protected Sugars

Abstract

This thesis deals with a novel one-pot synthesis of organic azides from simple alcohols as well as protected sugars. Experimentation led to the successful azidation of both classes of compounds while providing for the isolation and characterization of unexpected byproducts and side reactions. All findings were strongly supported by previous literature while yields of azide products isolated in this research were more than adequate.