Montgomery Group

Welcome to the website for the Montgomery Group, located in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Duquesne University. As a research group, we are passionate about exploring the intricacies of organic chemistry, with a particular focus on developing innovative synthetic methods and probing the theoretical underpinnings of these chemical transformations. Our work spans from the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds to mechanistic investigations of complex reactions, all with the goal of advancing the field and providing new tools for chemists.

Our recent publications highlight our diverse interests, including cycloaddition reactions of tertiary amine N-oxides, the chemistry of aza-BODIPYs, and mechanistic studies using computational methods. We believe in a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, and we are always excited to welcome new members to our team. Please explore our site to learn more about our research, our members, and opportunities to join our group!

Recent Publications

N-Oxide Insertion into LDA Dimeric Aggregates for Azomethine Ylide Formation: Explicit Solvation in Quantum Mechanical Treatment of Polarized Intermediates

M. Neal, Eric J. Chartier, Aiden M Lane, Sarah L Hejnosz, Luke T. Jesikiewicz, Peng Liu, Jeffrey J. Rohde, P. Lummis, Douglas J. Fox, J. Evanseck, Thomas D. Montgomery

Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2025

Diastereoselective [3 + 2] Cycloaddition between Tertiary Amine N-Oxides and Substituted Alkenes to Access 7-Azanorbornanes

Alexander H Cocolas, Aiden M Lane, Benjamin S Musiak, Eric J. Chartier, Derek A Bedillion, Sarah L Hejnosz, P. Lummis, J. Evanseck, Thomas D. Montgomery

Organic Letters, 2024

[3 + 2] Cycloadditions of Tertiary Amine N-Oxides and Silyl Imines as an Innovative Route to 1,2-Diamines

Sarah L Hejnosz, Danielle R. Beres, Alexander H Cocolas, M. Neal, Benjamin S Musiak, Marianne M B Hanna, A. Bloomfield, Thomas D. Montgomery

Organic Letters, 2023

Synthetic Exploration of Bis(phenolate) Aza-BODIPYs and Heavier Group 13 Chelates

Aiden M Lane, Ny T. C. Luong, Jordan C. Kelly, M. Neal, Jeremiah Jamrom, A. Bloomfield, P. Lummis, Thomas D. Montgomery, Daniel T Chase

Molecules, 2022

Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Nitrated aza-BODIPYs

Samuel R Zarcone, Hana J Yarbrough, M. Neal, Jordan C. Kelly, Katie Kaczynski, A. Bloomfield, G. Bowers, Thomas D. Montgomery, Daniel T Chase

New Journal of Chemistry, 2022

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