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Most Accessed Articles: February 2019

Efficient Alkylation of Tetrahydroisoquinolines and Isochroman
Transformation with alkylzinc reagents tolerates sensitive functional groups
![Regioselective Functionalization of Dibenzo[hi,st]ovalene](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy/common/images/thumbnails/source/1696d92b1fc.jpg)
Regioselective Functionalization of Dibenzo[hi,st]ovalene
Functionalization leads to an enhanced photoluminescence quantum yield

Angewandte Chemie 14/2019: Alternatives through Chemistry
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Reused Magnetic Stir Bars May Be Contaminated
Metal impurities on equipment could catalyze reactions

From 2D Metallopolymers to Molecular Complexes
Structure of Au(I)-Tl(I) metallopolymers controlled by the steric demand of the precursor
![Pillar[5]arene-Based Cross-Linked Supramolecular Polymers](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy/common/images/thumbnails/source/16959f3eafd.jpg)
Pillar[5]arene-Based Cross-Linked Supramolecular Polymers
Hierarchical charge-transfer and host-guest interactions as possible new path toward soft and smart supramolecular materials

Golden Ball in a Golden Cage
Ligand-protected nanocluster made of 32 gold atoms

Merck Strengthens its Headquarter
Merck plans to invest € 1 billion at the Darmstadt site until 2025

First Total Synthesis of Chalcitrin
Scalable reaction sequence gives yellow fungus pigment