Sequential one-pot Cu-catalyzed asymmetric Henry reaction and iodocyclization of γ,δ-unsaturated alcohols

Enantioselective Synthesis of Tetrahydrofuran Derivatives

Carlos F. Barbas III (1964 – 2014)
Professor Carlos F. Barbas III, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), USA, passed away last Tuesday

Hydrophobic Catalysts
Introducing a hydrophobic shell enhanced the catalytic activity of core-shell catalysts in one-pot oxidation reactions

Most Accessed Articles: May 2014
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for May 2014

Polydopamine—Not Just an Innocent Polymer
Polydopamine as an organocatalyst in direct aldol reactions

Chemistry of Brazuca, the World Cup Football
The 2014 World Cup football Brazuca has five polyurethane layers which make for its uniqueness

Multielectron, Multistep Molecular Electrocatalysis
Rational benchmarking of molecular catalysts achieved

Recycling CO2 Under Iridium Catalysis
Enantioselective transformation of allyl carbonates into branched allyl carbamates by using amines and recycling CO2 under Ir catalysis

70th Birthday: Joe Richmond
Dr. Joe Pierce Richmond, Germany, celebrates his 70th birthday on June 14, 2014

A Catalyst Worthy of a Samurai
New nickel catalyst to catalyze the cross-coupling reaction between carbonyl compounds and phenole derivatives