täyssynteesin
Täyssynteesin, also known as complete synthesis or total synthesis, is a process in organic chemistry where a complex natural product or a complex synthetic compound is constructed entirely from simple, readily available starting materials. This approach contrasts with semi-synthesis, where a natural product is modified to create a derivative. The goal of täyssynteesin is to demonstrate the feasibility of synthesizing a compound from basic building blocks, often to prove its structure or to create a more accessible or cost-effective route to the compound.
The process typically involves several key steps: planning, selection of starting materials, design of synthetic routes,
Täyssynteesin has significant implications in both academic research and industrial applications. In academia, it provides a
One of the most famous examples of täyssynteesin is the synthesis of vitamin B12 by Robert Burns