Synthesis of bacteriochlorophyll a

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a modular synthesis route for bacteriochlorophyll a starting from simple materials.
• Used simple starting materials for synthesis.
• Focused on early-stage precursors to establish stereochemistry.
• Explored modular synthesis strategies.
• Successfully synthesized bacteriochlorophyll a, a key photosynthetic macrocycle.
• Achieved control over the stereochemistry of the pyrroline rings.