Transition-metal-like reactivity towards fundamental feedstock chemicals

Dihydrogen and Ethylene Activation by a Sterically Distorted Distibene

New Synthesis Method for 2,2′-Biphenyl Gold(III) Complexes
Tin-free procedure using dibenzosilol

Carboxylic Acids Made from Saccharides, Carbon Dioxide, and Hydrogen
Value-added chemicals synthesized by combining CO2 and biomass

Can Cutting Boards Be a Source of Microplastics?
Plastic cutting boards could produce significant amounts of microplastics during food preparation

Photochemical Aminochlorination of Alkenes
Practical, catalyst-free protocol with N-chlorosulfonamides as both nitrogen and chlorine source

First Total Synthesis of Thiamyxins A–C and E
Potent class of RNA-virus-inhibiting (cyclo)depsipeptides

New Vaccine Concept against SARS-CoV-2 Successful in Animals
Vaccine based on a modified "single-cycle" virus that is incapable of replication

Three-Year Collaboration in Computational Catalysis Science
Merck Collaborates with John F. Hartwig's research groups based in Berkeley, CA, USA, on digital design of catalysts

Cobalt(II)-Mediated Three-Component Synthesis of 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles
Nitrene transfer followed by addition of a carboxylic acid and an intramolecular aza-Wittig reaction

Paul Bunge Prize 2023 for Robert W. Smith
Award honors studies on the history of scientific instruments