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Welcome to Chemyka, where our unwavering commitment is to elevate your journey and nurture your aspirations. Founded by Deyaa AbuSalim, a visionary with a passion for scientific exploration and transformation, Chemyka embodies a profound dedication to driving innovation and progress.

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Our mission is to be your partner on the path of discovery, a guiding light that transforms challenges into steppingstones to excellence. With our comprehensive chemistry consulting and education services, we are dedicated to unveiling tangible solutions that stem from the intersection of scientific expertise and real-world application. 

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Chemyka is not just about consultancy it is about collaboration. Our team of seasoned scientists and industry experts becomes an extension of your endeavors, understanding your unique needs and fostering an environment of trust and partnership. With services ranging from process optimization to regulatory compliance, we're not just advisors; we're architects of your success.

When you choose Chemyka, you embark on a transformative journey where inspiration meets information. Our services are designed not only to provide insights but to empower you to make informed decisions that lead to growth. With Deyaa's own legacy of achievements, Chemyka stands as a testament to our commitment to turning aspirations into accomplishments.

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As you navigate the intricate tapestry of chemistry, let Chemyka be your compass, your guiding force. We don't just work for you; we work with you, aligning our expertise with your goals. Trust Chemyka to turn challenges into milestones and potential into reality. Together, let's shape a future defined by excellence and innovation.

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WHO WE ARE

the founder

Dr. Deyaa Abusalim

Meet Deyaa AbuSalim, an accomplished chemist with an impressive academic journey. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry from Illinois State University, where he laid the foundation for his passion in the field. Building on his dedication and curiosity, Deyaa received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Indiana University, further solidifying his expertise in the specialized area of Organic Chemistry - while publishing more than 30 peer-reviewed articles. 

Demonstrating his ability to apply his chemistry knowledge to new problems, he played a pivotal role in uncovering a fuel technology that contributed to a Formula 1 world championship win in 2021, 2022, and 2023! Deyaa's diverse career has also included valuable contributions to the cannabis industry, where he applied his knowledge in chemistry processing and scale-up techniques towards significant innovation, process improvements, and cost-savings successes.

Deyaa has a strong passion for teaching which he is lucky to have the chance to feed! Deyaa proudly serves as an adjunct professor at Rowan University and assistant professor at Rowan College of New Jersey where he develops and teaches General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Cannabis Chemistry, and Food Chemistry Courses.

In his free time, Deyaa finds fulfillment in scuba diving, capturing the world's beauty through photography, and nurturing his competitive spirit on the soccer field. With a multifaceted persona, Deyaa is an eternal student who believes that continuous collaboration between academia and industry is the key to unlocking the most relevant scientific discoveries. With a strong educational background and a drive for excellence, Deyaa continues to make significant contributions to the world of chemistry, leaving a lasting impact on both academia and industry.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS  

  • 28. Lash, T. D.; Mathius, M. A.; AbuSalim, D. I. “Synthesis of Chrysoporphyrins and a Related Benzopyrene-Fused System” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, Submitted.

    27. Cramer, E. K.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Oxyquinoliziniporphyrins: Introduction of a Heterocyclic Dimension to Carbaporphyrinoid Systems” Organic Letters, 2022, 24 (29), 5402-5406.

    26. Lash, T. D.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M. “Telluracarbaporphyrins and a Related Palladium(II) Complex: Evidence for Hypervalent Interactions” Inorganic Chemistry, 2021, 60, 9833 – 9847.

    25. Miura, N.; Mushti, C.; Sail, D.; AbuSalim, J. E.; Yamamoto, K.; Brender, J. R.; Seki, T.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Matsumoto, S.; Camphausen, K. A.; Krishna, M. C.; Swenson, R. E.; Kesarwala, A. H. “Synthesis of [1-13C-5- 12C]-alpha-ketoglutarate enables non-invasive detection of 2-hydroxyglutarate.” NMR in Biomedicine, 2021, e4588.

  • 24. Pinter, E. N.; Bingham, J. E.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Cook, S. P. “Amine-Directed Fluorination of Unactivated Csp3–H Bonds.” Chemical Science, 2020, 11, 1102 – 1106.

    23. Lash, T. D.; Stateman, L. M.; AbuSalim, D. I. “Synthesis of Azulitriphyrins(1.2.1) and Related Benzocarbatriphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2019, 84, 14733 – 14744.

    22. Noboa, M.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Azulichlorins and Benzocarbachlorins Derived Therefrom.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2019, 84, 11649 – 11664.

    21. Jain, P.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “adj-Dicarbaporphyrinoid Systems: Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, and Reactivity of 23-Carbabenziporphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2019, 84, 10237–10256.

    20. Guo, S.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Cook, S. P. “1,2‐(Bis)trifluoromethylation of Alkynes: A One‐Step Reaction to Install an Underutilized Functional Group.” Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2019, 58, 11704 – 11708.

    19. Sahota, N.‡; AbuSalim, D. I.‡; Wang, M. L.; Brown, C. J.; Zhang, Z.; El-Baba, T. J.; Cook, S. P.; Clemmer, D. E. “A Microdroplet-Accelerated Biginelli Reaction: Mechanisms and Separation of Isomers Using IMS-MS.” Chemical Science, 2019, 10, 4822–4827.

    18. Marcyk, P. T.; Jefferies, L. R.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Pink, M.; Baik, M.-H.; Cook, S. P. “Stereoinversion of Unactivated Alcohols by Tethered Sulfonamides,”Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2019, 58, 1727– 1731.

    17. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Tropylium and Porphyrinoid Character in Carbaporphyrinoid Systems. Relative Stability and Aromatic Characteristics of Azuliporphyrin and Tropiporphyrin Tautomers, Protonated Species and Related Structures.” Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2019, 123, 230–246.

  • 16. Lash, T. D.; Fosu, S. C.; Smolczyk, T. J.; AbuSalim, D. I. “Synthesis of Expanded Porphyrinoids with Azulene and Indene Subunuits and an opp-Dioxadicarbaporphyrin from Fulvene Carbinols and a Dioxacarbatripyrrin.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2018, 83, 12619–12631.

    15. Guo, S.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Cook, S. P. “Aqueous Benzylic C-H Trifluoromethylation for Late-Stage Functionalization.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2018, 140, 12378–12382.

    Grabowski, E. Y.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Naphtho[2,3-b] carbaporphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2018, 83, 11825–11838.

    13. AbuSalim, D. I.; Hong, S.; Baik, M.-H. “Palladium-Catalyzed Divergent Arylation of Triazolpyridines: A Computational Study.” Chemistry – An Asian Journal, 2018, 13, 2505–2510.

    12. Collins, E. M.; Sengupta, A.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Raghavachari, K. “Accurate Thermochemistry for Organic Cations via Error Cancellation. Using Connectivity-Based Hierarchy (CBH).” Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2018, 122, 1807–1812.

  • 10. Groendyke, B. J.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Cook, S. P. “Iron-Catalyzed, Fluoroamide-Directed C-H Fluorination.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2016, 138, 12771–12774.

    9. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “In Pursuit of Novel Porphyrin Isomers. Aromatic Character and Relative Stability of Conjugated Tetrapyrroles with Two Neo-Confused Rings or with Mixed Neo-Confused and N-Confused Subunits.” Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2015, 119, 11440–11453.

    8. Lash, T. D.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M. “adj-Dicarbachlorin, The First Free-Base Carbaporphyrinoid System with an Internal Methylene Unit.” Chemical Communications, 2015, 51, 15952–15955.

    7. Lash, T. D.; Colby, D. A.; El-Beck, J. A.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M. “Preparation, Structural Characterization, Assessment of Potential Antiaromaticity and Metalation of 21-Oxyazuliporphyrins.” Inorganic Chemistry, 2015, 54, 9174–9187.

    6. Lash, T. D.; Gilot, G. C.; AbuSalim, D. I., “Tropone-Fused Carbaporphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2014, 79, 9704–9716.

    5. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Relative Stability of Benziporphyrin and Naphthiporphyrin Tautomers and the Emergence of Macrocyclic Diatropicity.” Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2014, 12, 8719–8736.

    4. AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M.; Lash, T. D. “Synthesis of an adj-Dicarbaporphyrin and the Formation of an Unprecedented Tripalladium Sandwich Complex.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2014, 136, 6763–6772.

    3. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash T. D. “Aromatic Character and Relative Stability of Neo-Confused Porphyrin Tautomers and Related Compounds.” Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2013, 11, 8306–8323.

    2. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Relative Stability and Diatropic Character of Carbaporphyrin, Dicarbaporphyrin, Tricarbaporphyrin and Quatyrin Tautomers.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2013, 78, 11535–11548.

    1. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Dicarbaporphyrinoid Systems. Synthesis of Oxo-adj-dibenziporphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2013, 78, 10360–10368.

Selected PRESENTATIONS  

  • o Deyaa I. AbuSalim, Shuo Guo, Silas P. Cook “Copper-Mediated 1,2-(Bis)trifluoromethylation of Alkynes: A Combined Experimental and Computational Study.”

    2019 | 46th National Organic Chemistry Symposium, Bloomington, IN.

    o Shuo Guo, Deyaa I. AbuSalim, Silas P. Cook “Aqueous Benzylic C-H Trifluoromethylation for Late-Stage Functionalization.”

    2019 | 46th National Organic Chemistry Symposium, Bloomington, IN.

    o Emily N. Pinter, Deyaa I. AbuSalim, Silas P. Cook “Iron-Catalyzed Fluorination of Unactivated C–H Bonds.” 2019 | 46th National Organic Chemistry Symposium, Bloomington, IN.

    o Deyaa I. AbuSalim, Mu-Hyun Baik and Silas P. Cook. “Palladium-Catalyzed Alkyne Insertion/Cross-Coupling Reactions of Alkyl Iodides: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies.”

    Presented In:

    2018 | Novartis Chemical Science Lectureship, Bloomington, IN.

    2018 | Eli Lilly Grantee Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

    2017 | The 19th IUPAC International Symposium on Organometallic Chemistry Directed Towards Organic Synthesis, Jeju, South Korea

  • o Deyaa I. AbuSalim and Timothy D. Lash “Relative Stability of Benziporphyrin and Naphthiporphyrin Tautomers and the Emergence of Macrocyclic Diatropicity.”

    2014 | 2014 Midwest Theoretical Chemistry Conference, Evanston, IL.

    o Deyaa I. AbuSalim and Timothy D. Lash “Relative Stability and Diatropic Character of Neo-N-Confused Porphyrins.”

    2014 | ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX.

    o Deyaa I. AbuSalim and Timothy D. Lash, “Synthesis of New Dicarbaporphyrinoid Systems.”

    2014 | ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX.

    o Deyaa I. AbuSalim and Timothy D. Lash, “Synthesis of adj-Dicarbaporphyrinoids.”

    2014 | ACS National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

    o Deyaa I. AbuSalim and Timothy D. Lash, “Synthesis of Dibenzioxophlorins.”

    2013 | ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

    o Deyaa I. AbuSalim and Timothy D. Lash, “Synthesis of Chrysoporphyrins.”

    2010 | ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

  • 10. Groendyke, B. J.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Cook, S. P. “Iron-Catalyzed, Fluoroamide-Directed C-H Fluorination.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2016, 138, 12771–12774.

    9. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “In Pursuit of Novel Porphyrin Isomers. Aromatic Character and Relative Stability of Conjugated Tetrapyrroles with Two Neo-Confused Rings or with Mixed Neo-Confused and N-Confused Subunits.” Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2015, 119, 11440–11453.

    8. Lash, T. D.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M. “adj-Dicarbachlorin, The First Free-Base Carbaporphyrinoid System with an Internal Methylene Unit.” Chemical Communications, 2015, 51, 15952–15955.

    7. Lash, T. D.; Colby, D. A.; El-Beck, J. A.; AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M. “Preparation, Structural Characterization, Assessment of Potential Antiaromaticity and Metalation of 21-Oxyazuliporphyrins.” Inorganic Chemistry, 2015, 54, 9174–9187.

    6. Lash, T. D.; Gilot, G. C.; AbuSalim, D. I., “Tropone-Fused Carbaporphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2014, 79, 9704–9716.

    5. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Relative Stability of Benziporphyrin and Naphthiporphyrin Tautomers and the Emergence of Macrocyclic Diatropicity.” Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2014, 12, 8719–8736.

    4. AbuSalim, D. I.; Ferrence, G. M.; Lash, T. D. “Synthesis of an adj-Dicarbaporphyrin and the Formation of an Unprecedented Tripalladium Sandwich Complex.” Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2014, 136, 6763–6772.

    3. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash T. D. “Aromatic Character and Relative Stability of Neo-Confused Porphyrin Tautomers and Related Compounds.” Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2013, 11, 8306–8323.

    2. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Relative Stability and Diatropic Character of Carbaporphyrin, Dicarbaporphyrin, Tricarbaporphyrin and Quatyrin Tautomers.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2013, 78, 11535–11548.

    1. AbuSalim, D. I.; Lash, T. D. “Dicarbaporphyrinoid Systems. Synthesis of Oxo-adj-dibenziporphyrins.” The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2013, 78, 10360–10368.

 

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