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
New Quinoline Compounds Target Bacterial Energy Production
Ryan Steed discusses whether certain quinoline-based compounds can block the energy system of important antibiotic-resistant pathogens
Exploring New Fragrance Frontiers
Exploring cage bicyclic hydrocarbons as bioisosteres for novel fragrances
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Unique Features of the Dinuclear Zirconocene Complex [(Cp₂Zr)₂(µ-Me)(µ-C₂Ph)]
The dinuclear zirconocene alkynyl methyl complex represents a multifaceted platform for the activation of small molecules
Lanthanoid-Carbodiimide Chemistry
The study examines carbodiimide reactions with LnII aryloxides and the reactivity of carbodiimide with organolanthanoid alkynyl complexes
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First Heterodinuclear Transition Metal Carbonyl Cation [MnFe(CO)10]+
Malte Sellin and Ingo Krossing discuss the synthesis, characterization, and bonding of the heterodinuclear cation [MnFe(CO)10]+, along with the preparation of the isoelectronic anion [CrMn(CO)10]−
Launch of a New Chemistry Europe Journal: ChemFoodChem
Chemistry Europe has launched a new journal, complementing its existing suite of 20 high-profile, peer-reviewed journals. ChemFoodChem is designed to combine chemistry and food science on a global...
Direct Coupling of Polyfluoroarenes with Acylsilanes
Introduction of polyfluoro(hetero)aryl groups under metal-free conditions
Making the Photochemistry of Quinones More Predictable and User-Friendly
Martin Kotora, Charles University, Praha, discusses his work on blue-light-induced photorearrangement of quinones
Most Accessed Articles: February 2025
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
A 20-Year Journey with GDCh and Wiley-VCH
Wolfram Koch, who led the GDCh for over 20 years and strengthened its partnership with Wiley-VCH and other chemical societies, reflects on this memorable time
Sustainable Diesel from Rapeseed Oil Esters
Sequential semi-hydrogenation, double-bond isomerization, and metathesis gives fuel for use in modern diesel engines
Ferrocene-Water Complex: Spectroscopic and Computational Insights
Characterizing the structure of the ferrocene-water ((Cp)2Fe:H2O) complex using rotational spectroscopy and computational chemistry
Enhanced Battery Modeling: Improving Charge and Lifetime Predictions
Limei Jin and Christoph Scheurer discuss their advanced method to enhance electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to improve the accuracy of estimating battery charge levels and aging over time
A Series of Iron-Trielyl Complexes
Iron aluminyl, gallyl, and indyl complexes synthesized
Selective C(sp³)-H Borylation of Methoxy Groups via Iron Complexes
Ken Sakata and Yoshiaki Nishibayashi from Japan, found new iron complexes to efficiently catalyze selective C(sp³)-H borylation of methoxy groups in aryl and alkyl methyl ethers