TY - JOUR
T1 - The Retrosynthesis Mindset: A Problem-Solving Tool
T2 - A Problem-Solving Tool
AU - Milić, Jovana V.
AU - Fung, Fun Man
AU - Choo, Yvonne Shuen Lann
AU - Kolanowski, Jacek L.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024. Thieme. All rights reserved.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Retrosynthesis refers to the process of deconstructing a target molecule step by step until simpler and commercially available synthetic precursors are identified to develop a valid synthetic pathway. As a powerful problem-solving tool, it has gradually been expanded to other fields of chemistry. The application of a ‘retrosynthesis mindset’ can be relevant beyond chemistry, such as in education, research management, and science advice. In this Letter, we discuss the concept of the retrosynthesis mindset and its implications within and beyond chemistry in the hope of highlighting a broader potential and encouraging the adoption of such a mindset to enhance problem solving and strategic planning across disciplines. 1 Introduction 2 Retrosynthesis Education 3 Retrosynthesis Within and Beyond the Lab 4 Conclusion
AB - Retrosynthesis refers to the process of deconstructing a target molecule step by step until simpler and commercially available synthetic precursors are identified to develop a valid synthetic pathway. As a powerful problem-solving tool, it has gradually been expanded to other fields of chemistry. The application of a ‘retrosynthesis mindset’ can be relevant beyond chemistry, such as in education, research management, and science advice. In this Letter, we discuss the concept of the retrosynthesis mindset and its implications within and beyond chemistry in the hope of highlighting a broader potential and encouraging the adoption of such a mindset to enhance problem solving and strategic planning across disciplines. 1 Introduction 2 Retrosynthesis Education 3 Retrosynthesis Within and Beyond the Lab 4 Conclusion
KW - education
KW - problem-solving tool
KW - research management
KW - retrosynthesis
KW - retrosynthesis mindset
KW - science advice
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105001076417
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U2 - 10.1055/s-0043-1775406
DO - 10.1055/s-0043-1775406
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:105001076417
SN - 0936-5214
VL - 36
SP - 714
EP - 718
JO - Synlett
JF - Synlett
IS - 06
ER -