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Background

Originally from the east coast, Caitlin graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Biochemistry in 2005. During her time in Maryland, she gained an interest in organic chemistry when she was given the opportunity to be an undergraduate TA over the summer. Caitlin began the Chemistry PhD program at UCSC the following fall and joined the Singaram research group in the spring of 2006. Her most recent achievement is her advancement to candidacy for a PhD in organic chemistry.

Research

Synthesis and application of novel chiral 1,2-amino alcohols

Team Terpene

April Bautista

Publications

Binder, Caitlin M.; Dixon, Darryl D.; Almaraz, Erik; Tius, Marcus A.; Singaram, Bakthan. A simple procedure for C-C bond cleavage of aromatic and aliphatic epoxides with aqueous sodium periodate under ambient conditions. Tetrahedron Letters (2008), 49(17), 2764-2767

Caitlin Binder and Bakthan Singaram, "The synthesis of novel chiral 1,2-amino alcohols and their use in directing the addition of diethylzinc to aromatic aldehydes" ACS National Conference, Boston, MA, August 23, 2007.

Other Interests

Aside from getting her hands on fun organic synthesis, Caitlin trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and practices Warrior Yoga. She also enjoys knitting, playing the guitar, and watching the Gilmore Girls over and over.