New Heterobimetallic Complexes with Anticancer Activity
The modification of ferrociphenol by appending a phosphine moiety to the cyclopentadienyl ring (initially unsubstituted) of the ferrocene unit offers a new and promising approach to enhancing this anticancer agent and enables the synthesis of novel biologically active derivatives.
New Molecular Daisy Chain Architectures
What insights can we get from a daisy chain structure without a preferential low-energy arrangement of mechanically linked components?
Aqueous Micellar Catalysis Enhances (Hetero)Aryl Halide Dehalogenation
A nickel-catalyzed method for the hydro- and deuterodehalogenation of (hetero)aryl halides under aqueous micellar conditions achieves high efficiency and excellent yields in over 40 examples.
Most Accessed Articles: April 2025
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
Electrochemical Co-Catalyzed C─H Activation for Enantioselective Formation of Indoles With Two Different Chiral C─N Axes
Lutz Ackermann and colleagues have introduced a new class of chiral oxazoline ureas as κ²-N,O-preligands for enantioselective transition metal catalysis
Mild Aqueous Synthesis of Thioamides
Chemoselective thioamidation of potassium acyltrifluoroborates (KATs) and amines using elemental sulfur in aqueous solution
CO₂ Release from Aralkylamine–CO₂ Complexes at Room Temperature
F. Inagaki and R. Murakami discuss a recent study demonstrating that CO₂ can be spontaneously released from aralkylamine–CO₂ complexes, representing a promising advancement in CO₂ capture technology
Total Synthesis of Ectocarpin A
A fully enantioselective total synthesis of ectocarpin A, a new oxylipin, in 12 steps starting from tetrahydro-1H-cyclopentafuranone
Azadiene-Linked COFs for Photocatalysis
Azadiene-linked COFs with extended π-conjugation act as efficient, metal-free photocatalysts for selective oxidations
C-Scorpionate Complexes Catalyze Nitroarene Reduction for the First Time
Luísa Martins, Portugal, discusses a recently published study exploring the effects of catalysts, solvents, and reducing agents on the reaction kinetics of nitroarene reduction
Most Accessed Articles: March 2025
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
Unorthodox Catalysts for Diels-Alder Reactions
E. H. Tiekink, R. Verdijk, T. A. Hamlin, F. M. Bickelhaupt used quantum chemistry to show that hydrogen-bonding organocatalysts speed up the Diels–Alder reaction
Method Simplifies Deprotection and Modification of N-Heterocycles
A mild, efficient system for selectively deprotecting and modifying N-heterocycles in a single step
Chemistry Europe Fellows – Call for Nominations
The Fellows program recognizes members of the Chemistry Europe societies for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Chemistry Europe and their service to at least one member society
Rapid Synthesis of 5-Amino-4-Cyanoxazoles in a Ball Mill
Mechanochemistry enables a rapid, solvent-free synthesis of 5-amino-4-cyanoxazoles in just 10 minutes, achieving high yields with minimal waste
New Quinoline Compounds Target Bacterial Energy Production
Ryan Steed discusses whether certain quinoline-based compounds can block the energy system of important antibiotic-resistant pathogens
Exploring New Fragrance Frontiers
Exploring cage bicyclic hydrocarbons as bioisosteres for novel fragrances
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Unique Features of the Dinuclear Zirconocene Complex [(Cp₂Zr)₂(µ-Me)(µ-C₂Ph)]
The dinuclear zirconocene alkynyl methyl complex represents a multifaceted platform for the activation of small molecules
Lanthanoid-Carbodiimide Chemistry
The study examines carbodiimide reactions with LnII aryloxides and the reactivity of carbodiimide with organolanthanoid alkynyl complexes