Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2026
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
First Advisor
Daniell Mattern
Second Advisor
Ryan Fortenberry
Third Advisor
James Cizdziel
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Dr. Qiang Huang at the University of Alabama is a chemical engineering professor and works on the electrodeposition of metals to create circuitry. During this process suppressive molecules may be added to control help the process. This project focuses on synthesizing an alpha-halogenated glyoxime to test whether the compound is a more effective suppressant in comparison to regular glyoximes. More specifically the target chemical is called bromo-dimethylglyoxime which is created in a two-stage reaction. The starting material, diacetyl monoxime, is brominated at the alpha carbon position. The product of this reaction, officially called bromodimethylglyoxalmonoxime, is then reacted with hydroxylammonium chloride to form the desired glyoxime. This reaction has been successful, and the first reaction was refined to be more practical and safer at a larger scale.
Recommended Citation
Allen, Liam S., "Synthesis of a Halogenated Glyoxime for Cobalt Deposition Suppression" (2026). Honors Theses. 3466.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3466