Direct synthesis of phosphonium salts from benzothiazoles and pyridines allows a two-step protocol for C−H functionalization

Transition-Metal-Free Alkylation of N-Heterocycles with Nitriles

Depolymerizable Methacrylate Polymers
Introduction of thermolytically labile pendant groups allows for catalyst-free reversion to monomers

Selective Alkylation of 4-Aminoindoles
Carbene-catalyzed regio- and enantioselective reaction with α-bromoenals

Supramolecular Enzymes as Recyclable Catalysts
Polymer bound to a lipase can form aggregates for heterogeneous catalysis

Quaternary Carbon Centers Built Using an Iron-Catalyzed Coupling Reaction
Coupling of tertiary alkyl halides with secondary alkyl zinc reagents gives products with high steric hindrance

Buckybowl Conformation Controlled by Crystallization Solvent
Monofluorosumanene forms crystals with entirely different dielectric responses depending on the crystallization conditions

70th Birthday: Robert Schlögl
German researcher renowned for their work in catalysis, focusing on chemical energy conversion and materials for energy storage

Green Glow Petunias
Biotech company to sell genetically engineered bioluminescent plant

First Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Aniline
New process for petroleum-free raw material on the way to industrial maturity

Nonaromatic Through-Bond Conjugation Affects Photoluminescence
New concept helps to explain the photoluminescence of nontraditional luminogens