Teaming up to understand solvation phenomena

First enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-steenkrotin A in 18 steps and 4.2 % overall yield

BASF and Sumitomo Chemicals collaborate to establish fully functional cultured cells as alternative to animal testing

Lewis base character less important than previously thought

Liquid transmission electron microscopy offers a direct view of nanoparticle formation in liquids

Simple synthesis of tertiary azides from 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds

Bifunctional chiral ammonium salts efficiently catalyze an asymmetric cascade synthesis

Olefin isomerization can inhibit ruthenium catalysts

Arsenic content not acutely toxic, but long-term carcinogenic effects possible

Fatty alcohol crystal platelets stabilize air pockets in nonaqueous foams