Ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) of a cyclooctene fused with a trans-cyclobutane

Monomers with Fused Rings for Chemically Recyclable Polymers

Selective C-4 Alkylation of Pyridines
Simple blocking group based on inexpensive maleic acid provides regioselectivity

Fluorination of 2H-Indazoles
Simple functionalization using N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide (NFSI) in water

Controlling Asymmetry for Drug Synthesis
Iridium-catalyzed hydrogen addition gives plant- and insect-based natural substances

The First Molecule Stories
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Pyrrole-Embedded Graphene Nanoribbons
Linear and helical graphene nanoribbons with pyrrole units synthesized via photochemical cyclodehydrochlorination

85th Birthday: Karl O. Christe
Inorganic chemist known for his work on polynitrogen compounds and fluorine chemistry

BODIPY-Decorated Tetraphenylethylenes
New dye conjugates with useful emission properties and possible uses as photosensitizers

Total Synthesis of (+)-Ambiguine G
Chlorinated pentacyclic indole alkaloid prepared in ten steps

3-Silaazetidine Synthesized from Air-Stable Precursor
Small silacycle can be used in palladium-catalyzed ring expansion reactions