Reaction involves cleavage of the N–O bond in cyanoximes promoted by SmI2

Reduction of Cyanoximes to Aromatic Nitriles

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

First Neutral Inorganic Four-Membered 2π-Aromatic Compound
Si2B2 ring features a π-delocalized system