Dehydrocacalohastine and musizin prepared from simple naphthalene derivatives

Synthesis of Naphthalene-Containing Natural Products

Nickel-Catalyzed Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Thioesters
Reaction of vinyl triflates with arylsulfonyl chlorides

Li/Al Dihydride for the Hydrogenation of Imines
Abundant and inexpensive main group metal catalysts

Benzocyclobutenone-Derived Ketonitrones
Intramolecular C–H functionalization gives four-membered rings

Controlled Synthesis of Cyclic Helical Polymers
Asymmetric polymerization of isocyanide into optically active polymers using chiral Pd(II) catalysts

Frustrated Lewis Pair Catalysts for the Hydrogenation of Alkenes
Reactions of unactivated alkenes catalyzed by sterically hindered 9-phosphatriptycenes

Larger Farms Could Lower Ammonia Emissions in China
Farm size affects fertilizer use and agricultural practices

Cellulose-Based Passive-Cooling Aerogel for Buildings
Thermally insulating material with high solar reflectance and infrared emittance

Coupling of Calcium Carbide with Aryl Chlorides
Calcium carbide as a safe, cost-effective, and convenient alkyne source

New CO-Releasing Molecules
Adding an amine to S-aryl thioformates produces CO