Chemoselective thioamidation of potassium acyltrifluoroborates (KATs) and amines using elemental sulfur in aqueous solution

Mild Aqueous Synthesis of Thioamides

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