Reversible conversion between two donor/acceptor patterns

Four Adjacent Hydrogen-Bonding Groups Switched by Light

Reduction of Cyanoximes to Aromatic Nitriles
Reaction involves cleavage of the N–O bond in cyanoximes promoted by SmI2

Thianthrenium Reagents for Bicyclopentylation Reactions
First method for the synthesis of bicyclo[1.1.1]pentyl alkyl ethers from alcohols

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Enzymatic Bromination of Proteins at C-Terminal Tryptophan
Engineered halogenase can modify tagged proteins on a preparative scale

Synthesis of α-Nitroketones from α-Substituted Malononitriles and Nitromethane
Environmentally benign synthesis requires only a base and molecular oxygen

Breaking the Efficiency Barrier of P3HT-Based Solar Cells
Multifunctional small molecule acceptor improves the photovoltaic performance in ternary organic photovoltaics

37 % of Assessed Biocides Violate EU Regulations
EU-wide enforcement reveals prohibited substances in biocidal products, particularly among disinfectants that entered the market during the COVID-19 pandemic

Synthetic Psilocin Prodrugs against Anxiety
Derivatives of psilocin retain benefits but show reduced duration of psychedelic effects

Iron-Catalyzed Nitrene Transfer for the Synthesis of Hydrazines and Triazanes
N-Amidation of arylamines using dioxazolones