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Halogen Bonding in Polycyclic Aromatics
Quantum chemical calculations reveal how aromatic polycyclics of different sizes act as Lewis bases in halogen bonds, which is valuable for pharmaceutical drug design
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Targeting Biofilms with Photocaged β-Lapachone
Photocaged β-lapachone is a promising, light-activated antibacterial agent that could help fight infections related to biofilms on medical devices and wounds
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Highlights of ECC9: Europe’s Premier Chemistry Congress in Dublin 2024
Highlights and many photos from the 9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC9) reflect the assembly of chemists from Europe and internationally in Dublin, Ireland
![An Easier Path to Polycyclic γ-Sultines](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gammasultines_2024-125x94.png)
An Easier Path to Polycyclic γ-Sultines
Analogues of lactones could serve as building blocks in drug discovery, but are usually difficult to access
![Most Accessed Articles: June 2024](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/15c82bd25fe-125x94.png)
Most Accessed Articles: June 2024
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
![Straightforward Path to Cyanoformamides](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cyanoformamidesfromisocyanates_2024-125x94.png)
Straightforward Path to Cyanoformamides
Dimethylphenylsilylcyanide used as a cyanide source for addition to widely available isocyanates
![Solvent-Promoted Total Syntheses of Sesquiterpenoid Dimers](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hfippromotedtotalsynthesis_2024-125x94.png)
Solvent-Promoted Total Syntheses of Sesquiterpenoid Dimers
Gochnatiolide D and ainsliadimer A prepared via a one-pot sequence using hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) as the solvent
![Iron-Catalyzed Cleavage of Allylic Alcohols](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cleavageofallylicalcohols_2024-125x94.png)
Iron-Catalyzed Cleavage of Allylic Alcohols
Regiospecific Cα–Cβ cleavage under modified aerobic Mukaiyama hydration conditions
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ChemElectroChem Anniversary Brain Teaser
Can you match the cover pictures with the correct article titles? Then you might win a nice book!
![Understanding the Mushroom Tyrosinase Enzyme Family](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mushroomtyrosinase_2024-125x94.png)
Understanding the Mushroom Tyrosinase Enzyme Family
Six isoenzymes catalyzing distinct reactions
![Tricyclic Indole-2-Carboxamides Show Antitumor Properties](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tricyclicindole2carboxamides_2024-125x94.png)
Tricyclic Indole-2-Carboxamides Show Antitumor Properties
Understanding cannabinoids as anticancer drugs
![Pyridinethiolate-Capped CdSe Quantum Dots for H2 Production](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cdsequantumdotsforredlightdrivenh2production_2024-125x94.png)
Pyridinethiolate-Capped CdSe Quantum Dots for H2 Production
Precious-metal-free system allows red-light-driven production of renewable fuel
![Getting to Know Editors and Authors: The Humans Behind the Screen](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/202404_ECRMeeting_ChemistryEurope-125x94.webp)
Getting to Know Editors and Authors: The Humans Behind the Screen
Reflections and impressions of early career scientists on a meeting with Chemistry Europe editors for exchange and mutual learning
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Chemistry-Methods Achieves Landmark Impact Factor
The Chemistry Europe journal has received its inaugural impact factor
![Pain Relief Without the Usual Risks of Opioids](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/202406_Aniquinazoline_B_PainReliefWithoutRisksOfOpioids-125x94.png)
Pain Relief Without the Usual Risks of Opioids
Screening of a chemical library of 40,000 natural products showed that aniquinazoline B, a fungal natural product, activates the µ-opioid receptor
![Mechanochemical Path to NO-Releasing Drugs](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mechanochemicalsynthesisofiminosydnones_2024-125x94.png)
Mechanochemical Path to NO-Releasing Drugs
Strategy using 1,1’-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) as an activating agent allows for a straightforward synthesis of two bioactive iminosydnones
![Green Late-Stage Functionalization of Tryptamines](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/latestagetryptaminefunctionalization_2024-125x94.png)
Green Late-Stage Functionalization of Tryptamines
Efficient and rapid protocol for the oxidative halocyclization of tryptamines works even with household bleach
![Most Accessed Articles: May 2024](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/15c82bd25fe-125x94.png)
Most Accessed Articles: May 2024
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
![Chemistry Europe Award – Call for Nominations](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Award_Icon_New-1-125x93.png)
Chemistry Europe Award – Call for Nominations
The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of theoretical/computational chemistry with an optional focus on AI in chemistry